Legal Question in Employment Law in Maryland
HELLO, i was recently laid off on 11/11/11 and i have not recieved my last check my back bonuses since june and my vacation leave pay what options do i have?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Hi and thanks for your post. Maryland law requires that employers pay all earned wages at termination. Bonuses and vacation leave pay may possibly be due but not in all situations. Maryland law imposes penalties on employers who withhold wages in violation of the law. A former employee may file a complaint and let governmental officials investigate or may privately sue the employer to recover back pay plus penalties.
You may wish to seek legal counsel on this. You are welcome to contact my firm at 410-216-7000 (I offer a no cost initial phone consult of up to 10 min on wage related claims) or contact another Maryland attorney of your choosing.
I hope that this post helps though the general information offered does not make you a client nor should it substitute for getting legal advice on the specifics of your particular situation.