Maryland HB299 amends laws to enhance fraud prevention, prevailing wage enforcement, and living wage protections.

Maryland HB299 revises workplace fraud, prevailing wage, and living wage laws. It mandates licensing authorities to revoke or suspend licenses for workplace fraud violations. It requires the Commissioner of Labor and Industry and the Attorney General to collaborate on enforcement actions. The bill allows the Attorney General to investigate and file civil actions for violations. It also provides employees with the right to sue for unpaid wages and other relief. The bill includes provisions for civil penalties, restitution, and liquidated damages for violations.

Maryland HB299 amends laws to enhance fraud prevention, prevailing wage enforcement, and living wage protections.

Maryland HB299 revises workplace fraud, prevailing wage, and living wage laws. It mandates licensing authorities to revoke or suspend licenses for workplace fraud violations. It requires the Commissioner of Labor and Industry and the Attorney General to collaborate on enforcement actions. The bill allows the Attorney General to investigate and file civil actions for violations. It also provides employees with the right to sue for unpaid wages and other relief. The bill includes provisions for civil penalties, restitution, and liquidated damages for violations.