EMPLOYMENT OFFER LETTER — MARYLAND

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Company Header
2. Candidate Information
3. Position Details
4. Compensation
5. Benefits
6. At-Will Employment Disclaimer
7. Maryland-Specific Requirements
8. Conditions of Employment
9. Acceptance Block
10. Maryland State Notes

1. COMPANY HEADER

[COMPANY LEGAL NAME]
[COMPANY ADDRESS LINE 1]
[COMPANY ADDRESS LINE 2]
[CITY], Maryland [ZIP CODE]
Phone: [COMPANY PHONE] | Email: [COMPANY EMAIL]

Date: [__/__/____]

2. CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To: [CANDIDATE FULL NAME]
[CANDIDATE ADDRESS LINE 1]
[CANDIDATE ADDRESS LINE 2]
[CITY], [STATE] [ZIP CODE]

Dear [CANDIDATE NAME],

We are pleased to extend this offer of employment with [COMPANY LEGAL NAME] (the "Company"). This letter outlines the terms and conditions of your employment. Please review carefully.

3. POSITION DETAILS

4. COMPENSATION

Salary/Wage Range for This Position: $[__________] – $[__________]

Base Compensation:
- ☐ Annual Salary: $[__________] paid on a [WEEKLY / BI-WEEKLY / SEMI-MONTHLY / MONTHLY] basis
- ☐ Hourly Rate: $[__________] per hour

Additional Compensation (if applicable):
- ☐ Signing Bonus: $[__________], payable [TERMS]
- ☐ Commission: [COMMISSION STRUCTURE DESCRIPTION]
- ☐ Performance Bonus: [BONUS CRITERIA AND SCHEDULE]
- ☐ Overtime: Paid at 1.5x regular rate for hours exceeding 40 per workweek (non-exempt employees) per Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-420

Pay Schedule: [DESCRIPTION OF PAY DATES]

5. BENEFITS

The Company offers the following benefits, subject to plan terms, eligibility requirements, and waiting periods:

• ☐ Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) — Eligible after [____] days
• ☐ Life Insurance
• ☐ Short-Term / Long-Term Disability
• ☐ 401(k) or Retirement Plan — Employer match: [____]%
• ☐ Paid Time Off (PTO): [____] days per year
• ☐ Maryland Healthy Working Families Act — Earned Sick and Safe Leave: [____] hours per year
• ☐ Paid Holidays: [____] days per year
• ☐ Tuition Reimbursement
• ☐ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• ☐ Other: [________________________________]

6. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Your employment with [COMPANY LEGAL NAME] is at-will. This means that either you or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Nothing in this offer letter, any Company policy, or any oral statement constitutes a guarantee of employment for any specific duration.

This at-will relationship cannot be modified except by a written agreement signed by [AUTHORIZED OFFICER TITLE] of the Company.

7. MARYLAND-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Pay Transparency Disclosure

In compliance with Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-304.2, the salary range and benefits description for this position were disclosed in the job posting. The compensation offered falls within the stated range.

7.2 Pay Stub / Pay Statement

Under Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-504.1 (effective October 1, 2024), you will receive a pay statement each pay period containing: employer name, address, and phone number; date and pay period; hours worked; wages earned; and all deductions.

7.3 Earned Sick and Safe Leave

Under the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act (Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-1301 et seq.), you will accrue sick and safe leave at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 64 hours per year.

7.4 Workers' Compensation

The Company maintains workers' compensation coverage as required by Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 9-101 et seq. You are covered from your first day of employment.

7.5 Anti-Discrimination Protections

The Company complies with the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act (Md. Code, State Gov't § 20-601 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, and disability.

7.6 New Hire Reporting

The Company will report your new hire information to the Maryland State Directory of New Hires as required by law.

8. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This offer is contingent upon the following:

• ☐ Satisfactory completion of a background check
• ☐ Satisfactory completion of a drug screening
• ☐ Verification of identity and employment eligibility (Form I-9)
• ☐ Proof of required licenses/certifications: [________________________________]
• ☐ Execution of confidentiality / non-disclosure agreement
• ☐ Execution of non-compete / non-solicitation agreement (if applicable)
• ☐ Other: [________________________________]

9. ACCEPTANCE BLOCK

Please indicate your acceptance by signing below and returning this letter by [__/__/____].

EMPLOYER

Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Title: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

CANDIDATE ACCEPTANCE

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the terms of this offer letter, including the at-will employment disclaimer. I accept the offer of employment under the terms described herein.

Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

10. MARYLAND STATE NOTES

• At-Will Doctrine: Maryland follows at-will employment through common law with exceptions for public policy, implied contract, and limited good-faith claims.
• Pay Transparency: Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-304.2 requires disclosure of salary ranges and benefits in job postings (effective October 1, 2024).
• Pay Stub Requirements: Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-504.1 mandates detailed pay statements each pay period (effective October 1, 2024).
• Sick and Safe Leave: Maryland Healthy Working Families Act requires earned sick/safe leave for employers with 15+ employees (paid) and fewer than 15 employees (unpaid).
• Equal Pay: Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-304 prohibits wage discrimination based on sex or gender identity.
• Salary History Ban: Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-304.2 prohibits employers from seeking salary history from applicants.
• Non-Compete Restrictions: Non-competes are unenforceable for low-wage workers under Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-716.
• Final Pay: Upon termination, final wages must be paid on the next regular payday (Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-505).

This document is a template and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed Maryland attorney before use. Laws are subject to change; verify all citations for current applicability.

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