Maryland Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: What Is The New Hire Law?
  A: All employers are required to report newly hired and re­hired employees to a state directory within 20 days of their hire date. New hire reporting speeds up the … More
• Q: What Information Must I Report?
  A: The State of Maryland asks for the following information: Employer Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) Employer State of Maryland Unemployment Insurance … More
• Q: How Do I Report?
  A: There are a variety of ways to report new hires, including online reporting, electronic reporting and by mail or fax. For more information on the reporting options … More
• Q: As An Employer With Employees In More Than One State, Where Do I Report?
  A: New hire reporting is required in all 50 states. For those employers with employees in more than one state, there are two options for reporting. Click here for more … More
• Q: Is There A Penalty For Not Reporting?
  A: An employer can be fined $20 per unreported employee and $500 per unreported employee if the employee and employer conspired to not provide the required information. … More
• Q: Who Do I Contact If I Have Questions About New Hire Reporting?
  A: You may call the Maryland New Hire Registry at (410) 281­6000 or (888) 634­4737 with any questions regarding the new hire reporting process. The help desk … More
• Q: When Should I File My Initial Claim For Unemployment Benefits?
  A: Eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits cannot be determined until you actually file a claim. If you are unemployed, file your claim as soon as possible, as … More
• Q: What Information Do I Need To Have Before Filing A Claim?
  A: You will need to have: your name, Social Security number, address and telephone number; If you are claiming dependents, you will need their names, birth dates and … More
• Q: Can I File For Benefits If I Am Working Part-Time?
  A: If you are working all of the hours your employer has available for you and your gross pay is less than your weekly benefit amount plus any dependentsÆ … More
• Q: How Much Can I Receive In Benefits?
  A: There are certain wage requirements based on the amount of money that you were paid while you were employed; the higher your earnings, the higher your weekly benefit … More
• Q: How Do I File Continued Claims?
  A: You will file your continued claims by telephone. These continued claims are called Telecerts. Normally, you file a Telecert once every two weeks, which covers a … More

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