Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation

The Maryland Division of Labor and Industry (DLI) strives to make Maryland a safe and healthy place to live and work. Through its various units, DLI touches almost everyone in Maryland, from boiler and elevator safety, to workplace safety and health, to protecting employee wages and rights.

We hope that you find the resources that you need on our Web site. In addition to labor rules and regulations, DLI offers a variety of free training resources on safety and health. We also administer the state's work permit for minors program. Take a few minutes to see if some of our services might benefit you. You can also e-mail us. Thanks again for visiting Maryland's Division of Labor and Industry.

Protege la salud, la seguridad y los derechos de empleo de todos los trabajadores en Maryland. Funciona el programa de Seguridad y Salud que protege trabajadores en Maryland con inspecciones y instrucción. La División también supervisa los programas para los paseos de diversión, los ferrocarriles, los elevadores, las calderas y las naves de presión. Promueve el patrocinio de la industria de instrucción profesional para los comercios y artes hábiles por los programas de aprendizaje y entrenamiento.

Para más información sobre los servicios de el programa de Seguridad y Salud, contáctenos al (410) 880-4899, ext 320.

Living Wage for State Service Contracts and Living Wage Forms

Notice of Emergency Action - Prohibition on Smoking in an [Enclosed Workplace] Indoor Place of Employment

New/Pending DLI Regulations

Employment Related Posters

Remedies - Unpaid Wages

Employment Related Assistance

Prevailing Wage
The Prevailing Wage Law regulates the hours of labor, rates of pay, conditions of employment, obligations of employers, and the powers and duties of certain public officials under contracts and subcontracts for public works in Maryland. This unit also enforces the Living Wage law.

Employment Standards
This unit administers and enforces 24 laws concerning employment issues, including: Wage and Hour, Work Permit for Minors, Employment Agencies,and Farm Labor Contractor Licensing.