Friday, July 30, 2010

Triple Damages for Overtime Starting October 1, 2010.

Q:  What might you receive if your employer withholds overtime wages in bad faith?

A:  Triple damages and attorney's fees (starting October 1, 2010). 

The Maryland General Assembly clarified that the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law's definition of wages includes overtime.  As such, you might be able to collect three times the amount owed under the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law.