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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 3 - Employment Standards and Conditions
Subtitle 17 - Maryland Essential Workers' Protection Act
Section 3-1702 - Application to Certain Essential Employers
Section 3-1703 - Actions by Essential Employers During Emergency
Section 3-1704 - Right of Essential Worker to Refuse an Assigned Task
Section 3-1707 - Restrictions on Reclassifying of Workers
Section 3-1708 - Actions by Employee if Employer Allegedly Violates Subtitle -- Written Complaint