(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an employer may require an eligible employee to give the employer written notice of the employee’s intention to take parental leave at least 30 days before commencing parental leave.
(b) An eligible employee may begin taking parental leave without prior notice following a premature birth, unexpected adoption, or unexpected foster placement.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 3 - Employment Standards and Conditions
Subtitle 12 - Parental Leave Act
Section 3-1202 - General Consideration
Section 3-1203 - Notice Requirements
Section 3-1204 - Return to Work
Section 3-1205 - Group Health Plans; Commissions
Section 3-1207 - Violations -- Action by Commissioner
Section 3-1208 - Violations -- Actions by Employee
Section 3-1209 - Prohibited Acts by Employers
Section 3-1210 - Effect of Collective Bargaining Agreement or Employment Benefit Program or Plan
Section 3-1211 - Adoption or Retention of More Generous Policies by Employers Not Discouraged