§ 8–201
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 8-201 (2026)
Title 8. Unemployment Insurance
Subtitle 2. Scope of Title
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(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.