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MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 5 - Lower Appeals Division of the Maryland Department of Labor|Section 8-502 - Appointment of Chief Hearing Examiner and Hearing Examiners

    (a)    (1)    The Secretary shall appoint a chief hearing examiner as head of the Lower Appeals Division.        (2)    The chief hearing examiner shall be in the professional service in accordance with § 6–402 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.    (b)    (1)    Subject to the approval of the Secretary, the chief hearing examiner shall appoint the number of hearing examiners and other personnel needed for the effective performance of the Lower Appeals Division.        (2)    The Secretary shall have administrative authority over all personnel.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 5 - Lower Appeals Division of the Maryland Department of Labor|Section 8-503 - Jurisdiction

    The Lower Appeals Division shall hear and decide appeals from:        (1)    the determinations of the claims examiners; and        (2)    review determination decisions.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 5 - Lower Appeals Division of the Maryland Department of Labor|Section 8-504 - Regulations

    The Secretary, with the advice of the chief hearing examiner, shall adopt regulations, in accordance with § 10–206 of the State Government Article, to govern appeals and hearings before the hearing examiners.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 5 - Lower Appeals Division of the Maryland Department of Labor|Section 8-505 - Enforcement of Subtitle

    (a)    To enforce this subtitle, a hearing examiner may:        (1)    administer an oath;        (2)    certify to an official act; and        (3)    take a deposition.    (b)    (1)    To enforce this subtitle, a hearing examiner may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or for the production of books, correspondence, memoranda, papers, and other records.        (2)    A subpoena issued under this subsection shall be served in any manner in which court subpoenas are authorized to be served.        (3)    If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on a complaint filed by the chief hearing examiner or an authorized representative of the chief hearing examiner, the circuit court for the county where the investigation or hearing is conducted or the person is present, resides, or transacts business may pass an order directing compliance with the subpoena or compelling testimony.        (4)    (i)    A person may not be excused from attending a proceeding and testifying or producing books, correspondence, memoranda, papers, and other records before a hearing examiner in obedience to a subpoena issued under this section on the ground that the testimony or evidence required of the person may tend to incriminate the person or subject the person to a penalty or forfeiture.            (ii)    After having claimed the privilege of the person against self–incrimination, a person may not be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture because of any transaction, matter, or thing about which the person is compelled to testify or produce evidence.            (iii)    A person may be prosecuted and punished for perjury committed in testifying.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 5 - Lower Appeals Division of the Maryland Department of Labor|Section 8-507 - Representation of Parties

    (a)    In a proceeding before a hearing examiner, a claimant may be represented by a lawyer or another agent authorized by the claimant.    (b)    A lawyer representing a claimant may charge and accept compensation in an amount not greater than that approved by the chief hearing examiner.    (c)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an agent may not charge or accept compensation for representing a claimant in a proceeding before a hearing examiner.    (d)    In a proceeding before a hearing examiner, an employer may appear pro se or be represented by a lawyer or another agent authorized by the employer.    (e)    A person may not solicit, for that person or another person, the business of appearing on behalf of a claimant in a proceeding before a hearing examiner.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 5 - Lower Appeals Division of the Maryland Department of Labor|Section 8-508 - Review by Hearing Examiner of Determination of Claims

    (a)    (1)    An individual who files a claim for benefits or an employer entitled to notice of a determination or redetermination of the claim may file an appeal with the Lower Appeals Division within 15 days after notice of the determination or redetermination of a claim is mailed to the claimant or employer at the last known address of the claimant or employer or otherwise is delivered.        (2)    The Secretary, at the Secretary’s discretion, may be a party to an appeal filed by a claimant or employing unit with the Lower Appeals Division under paragraph (1) of this subsection.    (b)    (1)    An employer may file an appeal of a review determination decision with the Lower Appeals Division within 30 days after the notice of the review determination decision is sent to the employer at the last known address of the employer.        (2)    The Secretary shall be a party to an appeal filed under paragraph (1) of this subsection.    (c)    Unless an appeal filed under subsection (a) or subsection (b) of this section is withdrawn or removed to the Board of Appeals, a hearing examiner shall:        (1)    give the parties a reasonable opportunity for a fair hearing in accordance with the notice provisions in §§ 10–207 and 10–208 of the State Government Article, except that the notice is not subject to § 10–208(b)(4) and (7) of the State Government Article;        (2)    make findings of fact and conclusions of law, based on a preponderance of evidence, in accordance with § 10–217 of the State Government Article; and        (3)    on the basis of the findings of fact and conclusions of law, affirm, modify, or reverse a determination or redetermination of a claim or a review determination decision.    (d)    The hearing examiner promptly shall give each party:        (1)    notice of the decision of the hearing examiner in accordance with § 10–221 of the State Government Article; and        (2)    a copy of the decision and the findings of fact and conclusions of law that support the decision.    (e)    The decision of the hearing examiner is final after 10 days after notice of the decision has been mailed or otherwise delivered to the individual or employer that filed the appeal with the Lower Appeals Division, unless further review is initiated under § 8–5A–10 of this title.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-5A-01 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 5A - Board of Appeals of Maryland Department of Labor|Section 8-5A-01 - Established

    There is a Board of Appeals in the Department.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-5A-02 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 5A - Board of Appeals of Maryland Department of Labor|Section 8-5A-02 - Membership

    (a)    (1)    The Board of Appeals consists of a chairman and 2 associate members.        (2)    Subject to the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint the chairman and the 2 associate members of the Board of Appeals.    (b)    Before taking office, each appointee to the Board of Appeals shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 6 years and begins on June 1.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board of Appeals on October 1, 1990.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A vacancy that occurs during a term shall be filled by the Secretary with the approval of the Governor.        (5)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (6)    If the position of chairman of the Board of Appeals is vacant, the Secretary, subject to the approval of the Governor, may appoint 1 of the associate members to be chairman for the rest of the term of the associate member.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-5A-03 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 5A - Board of Appeals of Maryland Department of Labor|Section 8-5A-03 - Quorum; Compensation; Staff

    (a)    Two members of the Board of Appeals shall constitute a quorum. A vacancy does not impair the right of the remaining members to exercise the powers of the Board of Appeals under this title.    (b)    Each member of the Board of Appeals is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.    (c)    (1)    Subject to the approval of the Board of Appeals, the Secretary shall appoint the number of personnel that the Board of Appeals needs for effective and proper performance of the appeals procedures under this subtitle.        (2)    The Secretary shall have administrative authority over all personnel.    (d)    The Secretary shall provide the Board of Appeals with the offices, equipment, services, and supplies necessary for its operation.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-5A-04 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 5A - Board of Appeals of Maryland Department of Labor|Section 8-5A-04 - Jurisdiction

    The Board shall hear and decide appeals from the decisions of the Lower Appeals Division and claims for benefits referred by the Secretary under § 8–5A–09 of this subtitle.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-5A-05 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 5A - Board of Appeals of Maryland Department of Labor|Section 8-5A-05 - Regulations

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board of Appeals shall adopt reasonable regulations, in accordance with § 10–206 of the State Government Article, to govern appeals and hearings under this subtitle.    (b)    Section 10–206(e) of the State Government Article does not apply to regulations adopted under this section.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-5A-06 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 5A - Board of Appeals of Maryland Department of Labor|Section 8-5A-06 - Authority of Board of Appeals as to Oaths, Subpoenas, and Testimony

    (a)    To enforce this title, a member of the Board of Appeals or a designee of a member may:        (1)    administer an oath;        (2)    certify to an official act; and        (3)    take a deposition.    (b)    (1)    To enforce this title, the Board of Appeals or a designee of the Board of Appeals may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of books, correspondence, memoranda, papers, and other records.        (2)    A subpoena issued under this subsection shall be served in any manner in which court subpoenas are authorized to be served.        (3)    If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on a complaint filed by the Board of Appeals or an authorized representative of the Board of Appeals, the circuit court for the county where the investigation or hearing is conducted or the person is present, resides, or transacts business may pass an order directing compliance with the subpoena or compelling testimony.        (4)    (i)    A person may not be excused from attending a proceeding and testifying or producing books, correspondence, memoranda, papers, and other records before the Board of Appeals or an authorized representative of the Board of Appeals in obedience to a subpoena issued under this section on the ground that the testimony or evidence required of the person may tend to incriminate the person or subject the person to a penalty or forfeiture.            (ii)    After having claimed the privilege of the person against self–incrimination, a person may not be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture because of any transaction, matter, or thing about which the person is compelled to testify or produce evidence.            (iii)    A person may be prosecuted and punished for perjury committed in testifying.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-5A-08 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 5A - Board of Appeals of Maryland Department of Labor|Section 8-5A-08 - Representation of Parties

    (a)    In a proceeding before a special examiner or the Board of Appeals, a claimant may be represented by a lawyer or another agent authorized by the claimant.    (b)    An agent may not charge or accept compensation for representing a claimant in a proceeding before a special examiner or the Board of Appeals except that a lawyer may charge and accept compensation in an amount not greater than that approved by the Board of Appeals.    (c)    In a proceeding before a special examiner or the Board of Appeals, an employer may appear for itself or be represented by a lawyer or another agent authorized by the employer.    (d)    A person may not solicit, for that person or another person, the business of appearing on behalf of a claimant in a proceeding before a special examiner or the Board of Appeals.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-5A-09 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 5A - Board of Appeals of Maryland Department of Labor|Section 8-5A-09 - Referral of Claims to Board of Appeals

    (a)    The Secretary shall refer a claim for benefits to the Board of Appeals if the determination of the claim involves:        (1)    a disqualification that is based on a stoppage of work because of a labor dispute;        (2)    multiple claims; or        (3)    a difficult issue of fact or law.    (b)    The Board of Appeals:        (1)    promptly shall hear and decide a claim that the Secretary refers under this section; and        (2)    may designate a special examiner to hear and decide the claim.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-5A-10 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 5A - Board of Appeals of Maryland Department of Labor|Section 8-5A-10 - Review by Board of Appeals

    (a)    (1)    In a case involving a determination or a redetermination of a claim, a party who wishes to file an appeal with the Board of Appeals shall do so within 15 days after notice of the decision of a hearing examiner was mailed to the party at the last known address of the party or otherwise was delivered to the party.        (2)    In a case involving a determination under Subtitle 6 of this title for which a review determination was issued, an employer that wishes to file an appeal with the Board of Appeals shall do so within 30 days after notice of the decision of a hearing examiner was sent to the employer.    (b)    After a hearing examiner makes a final decision under § 8–508 of this title:        (1)    if the hearing examiner does not affirm the determination or redetermination of a claim or the review determination decision, the Board of Appeals shall allow an appeal by either the Secretary, or a party entitled to notice of the decision, or both; and        (2)    if the hearing examiner affirms the determination or redetermination of a claim or the review determination decision, the Board of Appeals may allow an appeal by a party entitled to notice of the decision.    (c)    (1)    Within the time limit for filing an appeal under subsection (a)(1) of this section, on its own motion the Board of Appeals may initiate a review of the decision of a hearing examiner in a case involving a determination or a redetermination of a claim.        (2)    Within the time limit for filing an appeal under subsection (a)(2) of this section, on its own motion the Board of Appeals may initiate review of the decision of a hearing examiner in a case involving a review determination decision.    (d)    On review on its own motion or on appeal, the Board of Appeals may remand, affirm, modify, or reverse the findings of fact or conclusions of law of the hearing examiner on the basis of:        (1)    evidence submitted to the hearing examiner; or        (2)    evidence that the Board of Appeals may direct to be taken.    (e)    A proceeding removed or appealed to the Board of Appeals shall be heard by a quorum.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-5A-11 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 5A - Board of Appeals of Maryland Department of Labor|Section 8-5A-11 - Finality of Decision

    A decision of the Board of Appeals is final after 10 days after notice of the decision has been mailed or otherwise delivered to the individual or employer that filed the appeal with the Board of Appeals, subject to judicial review under § 8–5A–12 of this subtitle.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-5A-12 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 5A - Board of Appeals of Maryland Department of Labor|Section 8-5A-12 - Judicial Review

    (a)    (1)    A final decision of the Board of Appeals may be appealed to a circuit court by any party aggrieved by the decision, the Secretary, or both.        (2)    In addition to standing authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary may appeal on behalf of the federal government any decision of the Board of Appeals in which the Secretary is an agent of the federal government and responsible for the administration of a federal unemployment compensation program.        (3)    The Board of Appeals may be a party to an appeal under this section and may be represented by the Attorney General or by any qualified lawyer who is a regular salaried employee of the Board of Appeals and who has been designated by it for that purpose on recommendation of the Attorney General.        (4)    A court or an officer of a court may not charge an individual who claims benefits a fee in any proceeding under this title.    (b)    An employer that is aggrieved by a final decision under § 8–602 or § 8–629 or § 8–638 of this title may appeal to the circuit court for Baltimore City or for a county where the employer does business.    (c)    The Board of Appeals may certify to a circuit court a question of law that is involved in a decision by the Board of Appeals.    (d)    In a judicial proceeding under this section, findings of fact of the Board of Appeals are conclusive and the jurisdiction of the court is confined to questions of law if:        (1)    findings of fact are supported by evidence that is competent, material, and substantial in view of the entire record; and        (2)    there is no fraud.    (e)    (1)    A circuit court shall give priority to an appeal or a certified question of law under this section over all other civil cases except cases under the Workers’ Compensation Law of the State.        (2)    A circuit court shall hear an appeal or a certified question of law under this section in a summary manner.    (f)    In a judicial proceeding under this section, a circuit court may not require a person to:        (1)    enter an exception to a ruling of the Board of Appeals; or        (2)    post a bond for entering an appeal.    (g)    A party may appeal from a decision of a circuit court to the Court of Special Appeals in the same manner as provided for in civil cases, consistent with this title.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 7 - Reciprocal Arrangements|Section 8-701 - Arrangements to Cover Employment for Single Employing Unit

    (a)    Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the Secretary may enter into a reciprocal arrangement with an agency of another state or the federal government that is authorized to do so.    (b)    Under a reciprocal arrangement that the Secretary enters into under this section:        (1)    services that an individual performs for a single employing unit for which services usually are performed in more than one state are considered to be performed entirely within:            (i)    the state in which any part of the service is performed;            (ii)    the state in which the individual resides; or            (iii)    a state in which the employing unit maintains a place of business;        (2)    if services are considered to be performed entirely within one state, the employing unit shall have an election in effect that is approved by the agency responsible for administration of its unemployment insurance law under which all services that the individual performs for the employing unit are deemed to be performed entirely within the state;        (3)    potential rights to benefits under this title may be the basis for payment of benefits under the law of another state or the federal government and potential rights to benefits under the law of another state or the federal government may be the basis for payment of benefits under this title;        (4)    for the purpose of Part IV of Subtitle 6 of this title, contributions are deemed to have been paid to the Unemployment Insurance Fund on the day on which they were made under federal law or the law of the other state; and        (5)    the Unemployment Insurance Fund shall be reimbursed for the amount of contributions made under federal law or the law of the other state plus interest that the Secretary considers to be fair and reasonable.    (c)    The Secretary may not enter into an arrangement under subsection (a) of this section unless it includes a provision to reimburse:        (1)    the Unemployment Insurance Fund for benefits that are based on services and wages that are subject to federal law or the law of another state; and        (2)    another state or the federal government from the Unemployment Insurance Fund for benefits it pays that are based on services and wages that are subject to this title.    (d)    (1)    In accordance with arrangements entered into under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary may:            (i)    use the Unemployment Insurance Fund to reimburse an agency of another state or the federal government; and            (ii)    receive from an agency of another state or the federal government reimbursements to the Unemployment Insurance Fund.        (2)    Reimbursements made from the Unemployment Insurance Fund under this section shall be considered benefits for the purposes of this title.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  8-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance|Subtitle 7 - Reciprocal Arrangements|Section 8-702 - Law Applicable to Payment of Benefits

    Benefits paid in accordance with an arrangement entered into under § 8-701 of this subtitle shall be paid:         (1)    under the provisions of this title;        (2)    under the provisions of the law of another state or the federal government; or        (3)    under any combination of provisions of this title or the law of another state or the federal government that may be agreed to be fair and reasonable to all affected interests.