# Labor and Employment (GLE)

## Title 8. Unemployment Insurance

### Subtitle 9. Eligibility for Benefits

#### Section 8-907

An individual may not be denied benefits for any week of unemployment for failure to meet the requirements of Sec. 8-903(a)(1) of this subtitle to be able to work, be available to work, and actively seeking work if the failure results from:

(1) a summons to appear for jury duty; or

(2) service as an election judge for a local board of elections in the State.

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Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)