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SB 124

Employment Standards - Firefighters - Payment of Wages and Payroll Information

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Kramer

SB 124 requires Maryland firefighters receive wages and payroll information disclosures under new statutory employment standards, effective upon passage.

Hearing 1/16 at 3:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · SB 124

Legislative bill overview

SB 124 establishes specific employment standards for firefighters in Maryland regarding wage payment and payroll information disclosure. The bill appears to mandate requirements for how and when firefighters receive wages, and what payroll information employers must provide to firefighters.

Why is this important

Firefighters often work irregular shifts and may face delays or complications with pay processing. Clear statutory standards ensure transparent compensation practices and protect firefighters from payroll errors or withholding of information, which can affect financial planning and dispute resolution.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost to municipalities: Fire departments may need new payroll systems or administrative processes to comply with enhanced reporting requirements, raising operational costs for local budgets
  • Scope of "payroll information": Disagreement over what specific data must be disclosed (deductions, benefits, pension calculations, overtime formulas) and how frequently
  • Uniform vs. flexible standards: Whether a statewide mandate adequately addresses differences between volunteer, part-time, and career firefighter employment structures across Maryland jurisdictions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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