Baltimore City Wage Commission

!!NOTICE OF UPDATED LIVING WAGE IN BALTIMORE CITY!!

All vendors awarded service contracts for certain services In the City of Baltimore are subject to the provisions of the Baltimore City (Living) Wage Law. NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES: Under the provisions of the Baltimore CityCode, Article 5, Subtitle 26 YOU MUST BE PAID A LIVING WAGE OF $15.38 per hour beginning July 1, 2024 $15.45 per hour beginning July 1, 2025 OVERTIME PAY At least 1 ½ times the regular rate of pay for All hours worked over eight (8) in one workday; All hours worked over forty (40) in one workweek. The above rates apply to all contractors and subcontractors of Baltimore City service contracts. All contractors are required to comply also with Maryland's minimum wage laws. Brandon Scott, Mayor

The Wage Commission ensures compliance with Baltimore City's wage laws on local construction and service projects. As the authoritative body, our mission extends beyond enforcement; we focus on educating and developing proactive initiatives to prevent underpayment of workers.

MISSION

Processing and examining wage violation complaints.
Remedying situations where workers earn less than the mandated wages.
Enforcing wage regulations, as outlined in Article 5§25 (Prevailing Wage), 5§26 (Living Wage), and Article 11§18 (Displaced Workers).
Annually, the Commission updates and issues new Prevailing and Living Wage rates to be applied to construction and service contracts within Baltimore City, ensuring fair compensation aligns with current economic standards.

The Wage Commission convenes monthly on the first Thursday from 3-5 PM.

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