Section 3-913 - Violation by employer engaged in contract work with public body. - Maryland Statutes

§ 3-913. Violation by employer engaged in contract work with public body.
 

(a)  Notice of citation to public body.- Where, after investigation, the Commissioner issues a citation for a violation of this subtitle or regulations adopted under this subtitle by an employer engaged in work on a contract with a public body, the Commissioner shall promptly notify the public body. 

(b)  Withholding of payment.-  

(1) On notification, the public body shall withhold from payment due the employer an amount that is sufficient to: 

(i) pay restitution to each employee for the full amount of wages due; and 

(ii) pay any benefits, taxes, or other contributions that are required by law to be paid on behalf of the employee. 

(2) The public body shall release: 

(i) on issuance of a favorable final order of a court or an administrative unit, the full amount of the withheld funds; and 

(ii) on an adverse final order of a court or an administrative unit, the balance of the withheld funds after all obligations are satisfied under paragraph (1) of this subsection. 
 

[2009, ch. 188.]