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Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 3-1703

Known as the Maryland Essential Workers’ Protection Act

The act spans §§ 3–3 (9 sections).

During an emergency, each essential employer shall:

(1) provide working conditions that comply with applicable safety standards adopted by a federal or State agency;

(2) subject to availability, provide necessary amounts of safety equipment recommended for usage during the emergency at no cost to essential workers;

(3) adopt, maintain, and post written protocols to ensure an essential worker’s access to information regarding the applicable safety standards in effect during the emergency; and

(4) provide or implement any other measures or requirements set by the Governor or a federal or State agency to ensure the general health and safety of essential workers.

Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.