Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-501 : LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT — EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS — WAGE PAYMENT AND COLLECTION —501 - Definitions TEXT PDF (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) "Employer" includes any person who employs an individual in the State or a successor of the person. (c) (1) "Wage" means all compensation that is due to an employee for employment. (2) "Wage" includes: (i) a bonus; (ii) a commission; (iii) a fringe benefit; (iv) overtime wages; or (v) any other remuneration promised for service. Md. Code, LE § 3-501