Pay Stub Requirements in Maryland

Are Pay Stubs Required?

There is no federal law requiring pay stubs, but most states require employers to give each employee a written or electronic wage statement every pay period. Maryland employers should confirm the specific format and delivery rules that apply locally.

What a Pay Stub Usually Must Show

Commonly required items include gross wages, hours worked, the pay rate, every deduction, net pay, the pay-period dates, and identifying information for the employer and employee. Some states also require showing accrued sick leave.

Recordkeeping

Keep payroll records for at least three years under federal law — some states require longer. Accurate time records are the foundation of an accurate, defensible pay stub.

Maryland Labor-Law Snapshot

Beyond pay-stub rules, the Maryland minimum wage is $15.00/hour (about $7.75 above the federal $7.25), overtime is about $22.50/hour, and a final paycheck is generally due by the next regular payday on discharge — figures your stubs need to reflect.

For Maryland employers these rules interact with timekeeping: accurate, audit-logged hours drive overtime, sick-leave accrual, final pay, and break records. Maryland requires meal breaks on longer shifts and does not mandate paid rest breaks; a final paycheck is due by the next regular payday when an employee resigns. Confirm current Maryland figures with the state labor office before relying on any single number.

Official Sources

• U.S. DOL — Minimum wage by state
• U.S. DOL — State overtime
• U.S. DOL — State labor offices

More Maryland Guides

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