§ 3–913
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 3-913 (2026)
Title 3. Employment Standards and Conditions
Subtitle 9. Workplace Fraud
§ 3–913LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Where, after investigation, the Commissioner issues a citation for a knowing violation of this subtitle or regulations adopted under this subtitle by an employer engaged in work on a contract with a public body, the Commissioner shall promptly notify the public body.
(b)
(1)
On notification, the public body shall withhold from payment due the employer an amount that is sufficient to:
(i)
pay restitution to each employee for the full amount of wages due; and
(ii)
pay any benefits, taxes, or other contributions that are required by law to be paid on behalf of the employee.
(2)
The public body shall release:
(i)
on issuance of a favorable final order of a court or an administrative unit, the full amount of the withheld funds; and
(ii)
on an adverse final order of a court or an administrative unit, the balance of the withheld funds after all obligations are satisfied under paragraph (1) of this subsection.