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MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  7-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 7 - Farm Labor Contractors|Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 7-503 - Use of Farm Labor Contractors

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not use a farm labor contractor to perform a farm labor contracting service unless the person ascertains that the farm labor contractor is licensed by:        (1)    requesting confirmation from the Commissioner that the farm labor contractor is licensed; or        (2)    examining the license.    (b)    (1)    Whenever a person makes a request under subsection (a)(1) of this section, the Commissioner shall inform the person whether the farm labor contractor is licensed.        (2)    Within 5 working days after a person makes a request under subsection (a)(1) of this section, the Commissioner shall respond in writing.        (3)    If the status changes during the term of the license, the Commissioner shall give the person who made the request written notice of the change.        (4)    If the Commissioner fails to provide the notice required under this subsection, a person is not liable for hiring a person who is not authorized to perform farm labor contracting services in the State.    (c)    Notwithstanding subsection (b)(4) of this section, a person may not hire or continue to use a farm labor contractor to perform a farm labor contracting service after the person receives notice from the Commissioner or otherwise learns that the farm labor contractor is not licensed.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  7-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 7 - Farm Labor Contractors|Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 7-504 - Obstruction of Departmental Employees

    A person may not interfere with or intimidate an official or other employee of the Maryland Department of Labor assigned to carry out a function under this title.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  7-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 7 - Farm Labor Contractors|Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 7-505 - Assignment or Transfer of License

    A person may not assign or transfer a license.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  7-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 7 - Farm Labor Contractors|Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 7-506 - Civil Penalties

    (a)    Subject to the limitations in this section, the Commissioner may assess a civil penalty against a person who willfully or repeatedly violates:        (1)    any provision of this title;        (2)    any order passed under this title; or        (3)    any regulation adopted to carry out this title.    (b)    A civil penalty under this section may not exceed $5,000 for each violation.    (c)    (1)    Before the Commissioner assesses a civil penalty against an agricultural operation, the Commissioner shall consider the appropriateness of the penalty in relation to:            (i)    the size of the business;            (ii)    any good faith effort to comply with § 7-503 of this subtitle; and            (iii)    the history of previous violations.        (2)    Before the Commissioner assesses a civil penalty against a farm labor contractor, the Commissioner shall consider the appropriateness of the penalty in relation to:            (i)    the size of the business;            (ii)    the gravity of the violation;            (iii)    the good faith of the farm labor contractor; and            (iv)    the history of previous violations in this State or in any other state that relate to licensing or to the treatment of a migrant agricultural worker.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  7-507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 7 - Farm Labor Contractors|Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 7-507 - Criminal Penalties

    A farm labor contractor who willfully violates any provision of this title or any regulation adopted to carry out this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject:         (1)    for a first offense, to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both; and        (2)    for a subsequent offense, to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-102 - Legislative Findings and Policy

    (a)    This section is a guide to the interpretation and application of this title.    (b)    The General Assembly finds that:        (1)    economic insecurity due to unemployment is a serious menace to the health, morals, and welfare of the people of the State;        (2)    involuntary unemployment is a subject of general interest and concern that requires appropriate action by the General Assembly to prevent the spread of involuntary unemployment and to lighten its burden, which often falls with crushing force on the unemployed worker and the family of the unemployed worker;        (3)    the achievement of security for society requires protection against involuntary unemployment, which is the greatest hazard of our economic lives; and        (4)    security for society can be provided by encouraging employers to provide more stable employment and by the systematic accumulation of funds during periods of employment to provide benefits for periods of unemployment, maintaining the purchasing power, and limiting the serious social consequences of poor relief assistance.    (c)    The General Assembly declares that, in its considered judgment, the public good and the general welfare of the citizens of the State require the enactment of this title, under the police powers of the State, for the compulsory setting aside of unemployment reserves to be used for the benefit of individuals unemployed through no fault of their own.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-103 - Rule of Construction; Implementation of Title 10, Subtitle 2 of State Government Article

    (a)    To the extent necessary to ensure that the United States Secretary of Labor certifies this title under § 3304 of the Internal Revenue Code and unless this title clearly indicates an intent to the contrary, this title shall be construed in a manner consistent with the relevant provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, the Federal Social Security Act, the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970, and the Federal Trade Act of 1974.    (b)    If implementation of a provision of Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article (Administrative Procedure Act - Contested Cases) affects federal funds otherwise available under this title, the Department shall advise the Governor and request appropriate action under § 10-225 of the State Government Article.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-104 - Employment Stabilization

    With the advice and help of the State and local advisory councils, the Secretary shall take all appropriate steps to:         (1)    reduce and prevent unemployment;        (2)    encourage and assist in the adoption of practical methods of vocational training, retraining, and guidance;        (3)    advise, assist, and conduct investigations regarding the establishment and operation by a county, a municipality, or the State, of reserves for public works to be used in times of business depression and unemployment;        (4)    promote the reemployment of unemployed workers throughout the State in each other way that may be feasible; and        (5)    conduct investigations and research studies and publish the results.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-105 - Limitation on Use of Information

    Unless a report or other written or oral communication that is made or delivered in connection with this title is false and malicious, a person may not bring an action for abusive or wrongful discharge, libel, or slander based on the report or communication from:         (1)    an employee to an employer;        (2)    an employer to an employee; or        (3)    an employee or an employer to the Secretary or Board of Appeals or any agent, employee, or representative of the Secretary or Board of Appeals.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-105.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-105.1 - Limitation on Use of Information -- Domestic Violence

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section or otherwise required by law, information provided to the Secretary under § 8–1001(b)(3) of this title for purposes of determining whether a claimant left employment as a result of domestic violence shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure to any party.    (b)    (1)    The Secretary may notify the employing unit in general terms that a claimant has left employment as a result of domestic violence.        (2)    The Secretary may not disclose information provided to the Secretary under § 8–1001(b)(3)(ii) of this title to the employing unit unless the employing unit can establish that:            (i)    the employing unit has a legitimate need to question the veracity of the information;            (ii)    the employing unit’s need for the information outweighs the claimant’s personal privacy interest; and            (iii)    the employing unit is unable to obtain the information from any other source.        (3)    Before disclosing information under this section, the Secretary shall:            (i)    notify the claimant; and            (ii)    redact unnecessary identifying information.        (4)    An employing unit that receives information under this section may not further disseminate the information.    (c)    Information related to the status of a claimant or a claimant’s spouse, minor child, or parent as a victim of domestic violence is not public information subject to disclosure as part of the appeals process.    (d)    The Secretary may adopt regulations to further protect the privacy of the claimant.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-106 - Protection of Covered Employees

    (a)    (1)    An agreement by an individual to commute, release, or waive a right to benefits under this title is void.        (2)    An agreement by an employee to pay all or part of the contributions that an employing unit is required to make under this title is void.    (b)    (1)    An assignment or pledge of an individual’s right to benefits under this title is void.        (2)    A right to benefits under this title is not subject to attachment, execution, levy, or any other remedy provided by law for collection of debts.        (3)    After an individual receives benefits, unless they are commingled with other money of the individual, the benefits are exempt from any remedy provided by law for collection of debts.        (4)    A waiver of any exemption under this subsection is void.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-107 - Employers With Multiple Establishments; Employment by Agents or Employees

    (a)    An individual who performs services for an employer that maintains more than 1 establishment is deemed to be employed by a single employer.    (b)    If an employer has actual or constructive knowledge that an individual is employed to perform or assist in performing the work of any agent or employee of the employer, the individual is deemed to be employed by the employer regardless of whether the individual was hired or paid directly by the employer or the agent or employee of the employer.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-108 - Electronic Transmission of Information and Documents

    (a)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this article governing methods of delivery, an individual or employer may electronically send to the Department information, a report, a request, or a document, including a request for a determination, a redetermination, or an appeal.    (b)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this title governing methods of delivery, the Department may electronically send a determination, a redetermination, an appeals decision, a notice, or any other document provided to an individual or employer under this title.    (c)    The Department shall adopt regulations establishing the methods and means for electronically sending information and documents under this section.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 2 - Scope of Title|Section 8-201 - Covered Employment

    (a)    Employment is presumed to be covered employment if:        (1)    regardless of whether the employment is based on the common law relation of master and servant, the employment is performed:            (i)    for wages; or            (ii)    under a contract of hire that is written or oral or express or implied; and        (2)    the employment is performed in accordance with § 8–202 of this subtitle.    (b)    To overcome the presumption of employment, an employing unit shall establish that the person performing services is an independent contractor in accordance with § 8–205 of this subtitle or is specifically exempted under this subtitle.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 2 - Scope of Title|Section 8-203 - Election of Coverage

    (a)    An employer may submit to the Secretary a written election that employment that otherwise is not covered under this title is covered employment if:        (1)    payments are not required for the employment under an unemployment insurance law of another state or the federal government; and        (2)    the employment is performed for the employer by an individual in a distinct establishment or place of business.    (b)    (1)    The Secretary shall approve or disapprove the election in writing.        (2)    If the Secretary approves an election, the employment included in the election shall be covered employment from the date stated in the approval.    (c)    An election under this subsection shall be for at least 2 calendar years.    (d)    The provisions of § 8–909 of this title with respect to rights to benefits based on service for State and nonprofit institutions of higher education shall apply to service that is covered employment under an election under this section.    (e)    The employment shall cease to be covered employment as of January 1 of the calendar year following the end of the 2 calendar year period during which the employment has been covered if, by January 31 of that year:        (1)    the employing unit has submitted a written notice of termination to the Secretary; or        (2)    the Secretary has given notice of termination of the coverage.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 2 - Scope of Title|Section 8-204 - Part Insured and Part Uninsured Employment

    (a)    In this section, “pay period” means a period of not more than 31 consecutive days for which a payment of wages ordinarily is made to an individual by the employer of the individual.    (b)    This section does not apply to employment that an individual performs for an employer in a pay period in which any of the employment is exempted under § 8-213(b) of this subtitle.    (c)    (1)    If employment that an individual performs for an employer during at least one-half of a pay period is covered employment, then all of the employment during that pay period is covered employment.        (2)    If employment that an individual performs for an employer during more than one-half of a pay period is not covered employment, then none of the employment during that pay period is covered.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 2 - Scope of Title|Section 8-205 - Independent Contractors

    (a)    Work that an individual performs under any contract of hire is not covered employment if the Secretary is satisfied that:        (1)    the individual who performs the work is free from control and direction over its performance both in fact and under the contract;        (2)    the individual customarily is engaged in an independent business or occupation of the same nature as that involved in the work; and        (3)    the work is:            (i)    outside of the usual course of business of the person for whom the work is performed; or            (ii)    performed outside of any place of business of the person for whom the work is performed.    (b)    The Secretary shall adopt regulations to provide:        (1)    general guidance about the application of subsection (a) of this section; and        (2)    specific examples of how subsection (a) of this section is applied to certain industries, including the construction industry, the landscaping industry, and the home care services industry.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 2 - Scope of Title|Section 8-208 - Charitable, Educational, and Religious Organizations

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, employment is covered employment if the employment is:        (1)    performed for a charitable, educational, religious, or other organization; and        (2)    excluded from the definition of “employment” in the Federal Unemployment Tax Act solely by § 3306(c)(8) of the Act.    (b)    Employment is not covered employment if the employment is performed for:        (1)    a church or an association or convention of churches; or        (2)    an organization that is:            (i)    operated primarily for religious purposes; and            (ii)    controlled, operated, principally supported, or supervised by a church or an association or convention of churches.    (c)    Employment is not covered employment if the employment is performed by:        (1)    a commissioned, licensed, or ordained minister of a church in the exercise of the ministry; or        (2)    a member of a religious order in the exercise of duties required by the order.    (d)    During any calendar quarter in which the compensation is less than $50, the employment is not covered employment if it is performed for an organization that is exempt from income tax under:        (1)    § 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code unless the organization is described in § 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code; or        (2)    § 521 of the Internal Revenue Code.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 2 - Scope of Title|Section 8-209 - Commission Sales

    (a)    Work that an insurance producer performs for payment solely by commission is not covered employment.    (b)    To the extent that work is exempted under federal law, the work that an associate real estate broker or real estate salesperson performs for a licensed real estate broker for payment by commission is not covered employment.    (c)    Work that a yacht salesperson performs for a licensed trader for payment solely by commission is not covered employment.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 2 - Scope of Title|Section 8-210 - Crew Member or Officer of Vessel

    (a)    Except as provided in § 8-202(d)(2) of this subtitle, employment performed by a crew member or officer of a vessel on the navigable waters of the United States is not covered employment if the vessel has a capacity of 10 net tons or less.    (b)    Employment is not covered employment if:        (1)    performed by a crew member or officer of:            (i)    a vessel with a capacity of 10 net tons or less; or            (ii)    a fishing boat that has a crew that normally consists of fewer than 10 individuals;        (2)    the crew member or officer is engaged in the farming or taking of any aquatic life; and        (3)    the crew member or officer is paid on a share basis and not by a salary.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-211 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 2 - Scope of Title|Section 8-211 - Domestic Employment

    Domestic employment in a private home, local college club, or local chapter of a college fraternity or sorority is not covered employment unless during any calendar quarter of the current or preceding calendar year, the employer pays cash wages of at least $1,000 to individuals performing the employment.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-212 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 2 - Scope of Title|Section 8-212 - Employment for Government

    (a)    Employment is not covered employment if the employment is performed for the United States government or except to the extent that Congress permits to be covered, the employment is performed for an instrumentality of the United States that is exempt under the United States Constitution from contributions.    (b)    (1)    Employment performed for a foreign government, including employment as a consular or other officer or employee or nondiplomatic representative, is not covered employment.        (2)    Employment performed for an instrumentality that a foreign government wholly owns is not covered employment if:            (i)    the employment is of a character similar to that performed in the foreign country by employees of the United States government or an instrumentality of the United States government; and            (ii)    the Secretary finds that the United States Secretary of State has certified to the United States Secretary of the Treasury that the foreign government whose instrumentality claims exemption from the tax imposed by this title grants an equivalent exemption for similar employment performed in the foreign country by employees of the United States government and instrumentalities of the United States government.    (c)    (1)    Except as provided in this subtitle, employment performed for a governmental entity of a state is covered employment if the employment is excluded from the definition of “employment” in the Federal Unemployment Tax Act solely by § 3306(c)(7) of the Act.        (2)    Employment performed for a governmental entity is not covered employment if performed:            (i)    as an elected official;            (ii)    as a member of a legislative body, a judicial body, the State National Guard, or the Air National Guard;            (iii)    as a temporary employee in case of an earthquake, flood, fire, snow, storm or similar emergency;            (iv)    in a position that, under the laws of the State, is designated a major nontenured advisory or policymaking position;            (v)    in an advisory or policymaking position that ordinarily requires 8 hours or less of work each week; or            (vi)    as an election official or election worker if the amount of remuneration received by the individual during the calendar year for services as an election official or election worker is less than $1,000.