This is one of the most sweeping and permanent changes to employment law Maryland has considered — and the window to weigh in is now.

Why This Matters to Maryland Employees

Under this legislation, employers would face:

• A scheduled increase from $15 to $25 per hour in just a few years — a 67% increase
• Full elimination of the tip credit
• Automatic inflation-based wage increases beginning in 2033
• A constitutional amendment that would make future adjustments extremely difficult

For many employers — especially those operating on thin margins — this level of cost acceleration is not sustainable. The ripple effects would extend to pricing, hiring, hours and long-term business viability. If employers do not engage now, this proposal could advance to the 2026 ballot — and once added to the Constitution, it will be extraordinarily difficult to change in the future. Use our sample letter, at right, to reach out to your elected officials and express your opposition to the proposed legislation.  Contact Melissa Jones at (856) 308-2851 or melissa@printcommunications.org with any questions.