§ 8.3-901
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 8.3-901 (2026)
Title 8.3. Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program
Subtitle 9. Prohibited Acts; Penalties
§ 8.3-901LinkCopy Citation
(a)
If an individual willfully makes a false statement or misrepresentation regarding a material fact or willfully fails to report a material fact to obtain benefits under this title, the individual is disqualified from receiving benefits for 1 year.
(b)
If an employer willfully makes or causes to be made a false statement or willfully fails to report a material fact regarding a claim for benefits by an employee, the employer is subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each occurrence.
(c)
An employer may not willfully:
(1)
fail or refuse to pay contributions to the Fund; or
(2)
take deductions from the wages of an employee to pay any portion of the employer contributions due from the employer.