Maryland Content Updated to Include New 'Lien for Unpaid Wages Act'

Author: Rena Pirsos, XpertHR Legal Editor

The Payment of Wages: Maryland section of the Employment Law Manual has been updated to include a new law that is effective October 1, 2013 - the Lien for Unpaid Wages Act. The new law permits employees to file a lien against a Maryland employer's real or personal property to recover unpaid wages before filing a lawsuit in court.