Maryland HB203 prohibits employers from requiring training repayment agreements and nullifies such agreements as against public policy.

Maryland HB203 prohibits employers from requiring employees or prospective employees to enter into training repayment agreements. Such agreements, which require employees to reimburse employers or third parties for training costs if they leave employment, are declared null and void as against public policy. The bill also outlines civil penalties for violations, with escalating fines for subsequent offenses. The Commissioner of Labor may assess these penalties, subject to notice and hearing requirements.

Maryland HB203 prohibits employers from requiring training repayment agreements and nullifies such agreements as against public policy.

Maryland HB203 prohibits employers from requiring employees or prospective employees to enter into training repayment agreements. Such agreements, which require employees to reimburse employers or third parties for training costs if they leave employment, are declared null and void as against public policy. The bill also outlines civil penalties for violations, with escalating fines for subsequent offenses. The Commissioner of Labor may assess these penalties, subject to notice and hearing requirements.