MD SB1016 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 15 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-03-16 - Unfavorable Report by Finance; Withdrawn
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Authorizing the court, on a specified finding in an action on behalf of an employee for a violation of the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law, to award the Attorney General reasonable counsel fees and other costs; authorizing the court, on a specified finding in an action by an employee for a violation of the Wage Payment and Collection Law, to award the employee reasonable counsel fees and other costs; prohibiting an employer from taking specified adverse action against an employee under specified circumstances; etc.

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Title

Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law - Awards of Certain Fees and Costs and Prohibition Against Retaliation

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-03-16SenateUnfavorable Report by Finance; Withdrawn
2016-03-15SenateHearing cancelled
2016-03-23SenateHearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m.
2016-03-01SenateRereferred to Finance
2016-02-15SenateFirst Reading Senate Rules

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