# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 12 — Division of Labor and Industry

### Chapter 39 — Lien for Unpaid Wages

#### Regulation .03 Employer Complaint to Dispute Notice to Employer of Intent to Claim Lien for Unpaid Wages.

*COMAR 09.12.39.03*

A. An employer may dispute a lien for unpaid wages by filing a complaint in the circuit court for the county where the property of the employer is located.

B. The complaint disputing a lien for unpaid wages shall include the following:

  (1) The date that the employee served the Notice to Employer of Intent to Claim Lien for Unpaid Wages on the employer;

  (2) An explanation of why the wages claimed by the employee are not due and owing by the employer;

  (3) A description of supporting documents with the supporting documents attached; and

  (4) A certificate of service reflecting service upon the employee.