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Maryland prevailing wage rates: MD20260008

Heavy, Highway construction in Allegany County.

MD20260008, modification 2, published 06/04/2026. Official source on SAM.gov

Verify against the official determination before bidding. These rates are formatted from the published SAM.gov wage determination. The determination in your contract documents is what applies.

What changed since modification 1

  • changed CARPENTER base $30.25 → $30.71 (+$0.46), fringe $22.00 → $22.54 (+$0.54) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed ELECTRICIAN base $41.00 → $40.00 (−$1.00), fringe $20.68 → $20.20 (−$0.48) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed IRONWORKER - REINFORCING base $30.69 → $31.00 (+$0.31), fringe $24.40 → $24.40 Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL base $31.00 → $31.65 (+$0.65), fringe $24.40 → $24.75 (+$0.35) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - AIR TOOL OPERATOR base $23.81 → $24.51 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - ASPHALT PAVER base $23.81 → $24.51 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - ASPHALT RAKER base $23.59 → $24.29 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - BLASTER - DYNAMITE base $23.81 → $24.51 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - BURNER base $23.81 → $24.51 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - COMMON base $23.59 → $24.29 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - CONCRETE PUDDLER base $23.59 → $24.29 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - CONCRETE SURFACER base $23.81 → $24.51 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - CONCRETE TENDER base $23.59 → $24.29 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - CONCRETE VIBRATOR base $23.59 → $24.29 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - DENSITY GAUGE base $23.59 → $24.29 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - FIREPROOFER - MIXER base $23.59 → $24.29 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - FLAGGER base $23.59 → $24.29 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - GRADE CHECKER base $23.59 → $24.29 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - HAND ROLLER base $23.59 → $24.29 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER base $23.81 → $24.51 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - JACKHAMMER base $23.59 → $24.29 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - LANDSCAPING base $23.59 → $24.29 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - LAYOUT base $23.59 → $24.29 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - LUTEMAN base $23.59 → $24.29 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - MASON TENDER base $23.81 → $24.51 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - MORTAR MIXER base $23.59 → $24.29 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - PIPELAYER base $23.81 → $24.51 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - PLASTERER - HANDLER base $23.59 → $24.29 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - SCAFFOLD BUILDER base $23.81 → $24.51 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed LABORER - TAMPER base $23.59 → $24.29 (+$0.70), fringe $22.70 → $23.00 (+$0.30) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed PAINTER - BRIDGE base $44.18 → $45.00 (+$0.82), fringe $16.08 → $17.01 (+$0.93) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - BROOM / SWEEPER base $35.47 → $36.07 (+$0.60), fringe $16.70 → $17.10 (+$0.40) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - BULLDOZER base $35.47 → $36.07 (+$0.60), fringe $16.70 → $17.10 (+$0.40) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CONCRETE PUMP base $35.47 → $36.07 (+$0.60), fringe $16.70 → $17.10 (+$0.40) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CRANE base $36.62 → $38.19 (+$1.57), fringe $16.70 → $17.45 (+$0.75) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CRANE - TOWER base $35.47 → $36.62 (+$1.15), fringe $16.70 → $16.70 Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - EXCAVATOR base $35.47 → $36.07 (+$0.60), fringe $16.70 → $17.10 (+$0.40) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - LOADER base $35.47 → $36.07 (+$0.60), fringe $16.70 → $17.10 (+$0.40) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - MILLING MACHINE base $35.47 → $36.07 (+$0.60), fringe $16.70 → $17.10 (+$0.40) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - OILER base $35.75 → $36.07 (+$0.32), fringe $16.70 → $17.10 (+$0.40) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - PAVER base $35.47 → $36.07 (+$0.60), fringe $16.70 → $17.10 (+$0.40) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ROLLER - ASPHALT base $35.47 → $36.07 (+$0.60), fringe $16.70 → $17.10 (+$0.40) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ROLLER - EARTH base $35.47 → $35.77 (+$0.30), fringe $16.70 → $16.90 (+$0.20) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SCREED base $26.04 → $35.47 (+$9.43), fringe $8.36 → $16.70 (+$8.34) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SKID STEER (Bobcat) base $35.47 → $36.07 (+$0.60), fringe $16.70 → $17.10 (+$0.40) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
  • changed TRUCK DRIVER - TACK/TAR TRUCK base $21.00 → $22.00 (+$1.00), fringe $4.18 → $4.22 (+$0.04) Now listed under rate group SAMD2025-001, effective 12/11/2025 (was SAMD2024-001, effective 12/01/2024).
6 classifications added, 1 removed or reworded
  • added Mechanical Systems Service Tech- HVAC Systems $39.78 + $20.28 fringe
  • added Mechanical Systems Service Tech- Plumbing Systems $39.78 + $20.28 fringe
  • removed MILLWRIGHT was $35.82 + $20.01 fringe
  • added PLUMBER $39.78 + $20.28 fringe
  • added POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR $35.47 + $16.70 fringe
  • added POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR-VACUUM TRUCK $38.60 + $15.75 fringe
  • added STEAMFITTER/PIPEFITTER $39.78 + $20.28 fringe

Rates per hour

Total = base + fringe. Fringe may be paid to bona fide benefit plans, in cash, or both.

MD20260008 wage rates
ClassificationBaseFringeTotalRate ID
CARPENTER$30.71$22.54$53.25SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
CARPENTER - SHORING SCAFFOLD BUILDER$30.25$22.00$52.25SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
CEMENT MASON$30.12$21.35$51.47SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
ELECTRICIAN$40.00$20.20$60.20SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
INSULATION WORKER$40.02$19.92$59.94SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
IRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR$31.00$24.40$55.40SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
IRONWORKER - ORNAMENTAL$31.00$24.40$55.40SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
IRONWORKER - REINFORCING$31.00$24.40$55.40SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL$31.65$24.75$56.40SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - AIR TOOL OPERATOR$24.51$23.00$47.51SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - ASPHALT PAVER$24.51$23.00$47.51SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - ASPHALT RAKER$24.29$23.00$47.29SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - BLASTER - DYNAMITE$24.51$23.00$47.51SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - BURNER$24.51$23.00$47.51SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - COMMON$24.29$23.00$47.29SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - CONCRETE PUDDLER$24.29$23.00$47.29SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - CONCRETE SURFACER$24.51$23.00$47.51SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - CONCRETE TENDER$24.29$23.00$47.29SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - CONCRETE VIBRATOR$24.29$23.00$47.29SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - DENSITY GAUGE$24.29$23.00$47.29SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - FIREPROOFER - MIXER$24.29$23.00$47.29SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - FLAGGER$24.29$23.00$47.29SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - GRADE CHECKER$24.29$23.00$47.29SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - HAND ROLLER$24.29$23.00$47.29SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER$24.51$23.00$47.51SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - JACKHAMMER$24.29$23.00$47.29SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - LANDSCAPING$24.29$23.00$47.29SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - LAYOUT$24.29$23.00$47.29SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - LUTEMAN$24.29$23.00$47.29SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - MASON TENDER$24.51$23.00$47.51SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - MORTAR MIXER$24.29$23.00$47.29SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - PIPELAYER$24.51$23.00$47.51SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - PLASTERER - HANDLER$24.29$23.00$47.29SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - SCAFFOLD BUILDER$24.51$23.00$47.51SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
LABORER - TAMPER$24.29$23.00$47.29SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
Mechanical Systems Service Tech- HVAC Systems$39.78$20.28$60.06SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
Mechanical Systems Service Tech- Plumbing Systems$39.78$20.28$60.06SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
PAINTER - BRIDGE$45.00$17.01$62.01SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
PLUMBER$39.78$20.28$60.06SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - BACKHOE$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - BELT PRESS$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - BOOM TRUCK$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - BROOM / SWEEPER$36.07$17.10$53.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - BULLDOZER$36.07$17.10$53.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER PAN$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CONCRETE PUMP$36.07$17.10$53.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CRANE$38.19$17.45$55.64SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CRANE - TOWER$36.62$16.70$53.32SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - DRILL - RIG$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - EXCAVATOR$36.07$17.10$53.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - FORKLIFT$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - GRADALL$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - GRADER$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - HOIST$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - LOADER$36.07$17.10$53.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - MECHANIC$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - MILLING MACHINE$36.07$17.10$53.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - OILER$36.07$17.10$53.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - PAVER$36.07$17.10$53.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ROCK / STUMP TUB GRINDER$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ROLLER - ASPHALT$36.07$17.10$53.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ROLLER - EARTH$35.77$16.90$52.67SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SCRAPER$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SCREED$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SHOULDER MACHINE$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SKID STEER (Bobcat)$36.07$17.10$53.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SKIDDER$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SPREADER$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - TRENCHER$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - TRIMMER$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR- TRANSFER MACHINE OPERATOR$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR-VACUUM TRUCK$38.60$15.75$54.35SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
STEAMFITTER/PIPEFITTER$39.78$20.28$60.06SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
TRUCK DRIVER - CONCRETE PUMP$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
TRUCK DRIVER - DUMP$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
TRUCK DRIVER - DUMP - ARTICULATING$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
TRUCK DRIVER - FLATBED$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
TRUCK DRIVER - LOWBOY$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
TRUCK DRIVER - TACK/TAR TRUCK$22.00$4.22$26.22SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
TRUCK DRIVER - TRACTOR TRAILER$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025
TRUCK DRIVER - WATER$35.47$16.70$52.17SAMD2025-001
eff. 12/11/2025

Footnotes

Executive Order 13658
Note: Executive Order 13658 generally applies to contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act that were awarded on or between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022, and that have not been renewed or extended on or after January 30, 2022. Executive Order 13658 does not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts regardless of when they were awarded. If a contract is subject to Executive Order 13658, the contractor must pay all covered workers at least $13.65 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract from May 11, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under Executive Order 13658 is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

About this determination

Welders receive the rate for the craft performing the work to which welding is incidental. Classifications not listed may be added after award through the conformance process (29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iii)). Executive Order minimum wages and paid sick leave may also apply; the official document has the full text.

Page built from modification 2 published 06/04/2026. We format and check the official text; the determination in your contract is what applies.