Chapter 09. Workplace Fraud

Any previous violation of the Workplace Fraud Act or a violation of any other state or federal law that involves similar issues related to the classification of employees;

Refusal or failure of the employer to produce records requested pursuant to Labor and Employment Article, §8-625(b), Annotated Code of Maryland;

Refusal or failure of the employer to cooperate with an investigation authorized under Labor and Employment Article, §8-306, Annotated Code of Maryland;

Evidence that the employer classifies differently individuals who perform substantially the same tasks, allowing for the business model described in Labor and Employment Article, §3-903(c)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland; and

Any other credible evidence of the employer's actual knowledge of, deliberate ignorance of, or reckless disregard for whether or not the worker is misclassified.