As of July 1, 2018, the minimum wage for the state of Maryland, District of Columbia, and Mongtomery County, Maryland all increased. The following increases immediately take effect as of Sunday:
- The state of Maryland minimum wage is now $10.10 per hour;
- In Montgomery County, Maryland, the minimum wage is now the highest in the state at $12.00 per hour for businesses with less than 50 employees, and $12.25 per hour for businesses with more than 50 employees;
- The District of Columbia minimum wage is now $13.25 per hour.
The minimum wage in Prince George’s County, Maryland remains $11.50 per hour. For more information on Maryland minimum wage, you can visit: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/wages/wagehrfacts.shtm. Thatcher Law Firm regularly represents both employees and businesses in wage and hour disputes, including minimum wage, overtime, and wage theft issues. Please feel free to contact us for assistance.