§ 8–1002
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 8-1002 (2026)
Title 8. Unemployment Insurance
Subtitle 10. Disqualification
§ 8–1002LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “gross misconduct”:
(1)
means conduct of an employee that:
(i)
indicates a deliberate and willful disregard of standards of behavior that an employing unit rightfully expects and that shows gross indifference to the interests of the employing unit; or
(ii)
consists of repeated violations of employment rules that prove a regular and wanton disregard of the employee’s obligations; and
(2)
does not include:
(i)
aggravated misconduct, as defined under § 8–1002.1 of this subtitle; or
(ii)
other misconduct, as defined under § 8–1003 of this subtitle.
(b)
An individual who otherwise is eligible to receive benefits is disqualified from receiving benefits if unemployment results from discharge or suspension as a disciplinary measure for behavior that the Secretary finds is gross misconduct in connection with employment.
(c)
A disqualification under this section shall:
(1)
begin with the first week for which unemployment is caused by discharge or suspension for gross misconduct as determined under this section; and
(2)
continue until the individual is reemployed and has earned wages in covered employment that equal at least 25 times the weekly benefit amount of the individual.