Maryland Labor and Employment FAQs

• 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
• Q: Are Unemployment Insurance Payments Taxable?
  A: Any unemployment insurance benefits that you receive must be reported as part of your gross income for both state and federal tax purposes. To assist you in filing … More
• Q: Where Can I Call To Get More Information On Unemployment Insurance?
  A: The Office of Unemployment Insurance (OUI) has an automated telephone information system that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This system efficiently … More
• Q: How Does My Business Register As A "New" Employer?
  A: You can open an unemployment insurance employer account by filing a Combined Registration Form. Employers should submit a Combined Registration Form no later than 20 … More
• Q: What Wages Are Taxable?
  A: Taxable wages include total remuneration paid up to the taxable wage base limit of $8,500 before any deductions made. For specific inclusions and exclusions, CLICK … More
• Q: What Is A "Reimbursable" Employer?
  A: Not­for­profit organizations classified under Section 501(c)(3) and exempt from income tax under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, and state and … More
• Q: How Are My Tax Rates Determined?
  A: Maryland employers are assigned one of three different types of tax rate: the new account rate, the standard rate, or the experience (earned) rate. New Account Rate … More
• Q: How Does My Business File Quarterly Reports And Returns?
  A: You are required to report your payroll and pay unemployment insurance taxes four times a year. Form DLLR/OUI 15/16 will be sent to you at the end of each quarter. … More
• Q: How Does The Maryland Office Of Occupational Safety And Health Operate?
  A: The MOSH strives to ensure that Maryland workplaces are safe and healthful through the use of enforcement, training, and consultation strategies. In addition to the … More
• Q: What Happens If Violations Are Found During An Inspection?
  A: For each violation found during an inspection, the inspector will discuss with the employer the nature of the violation, possible abatement measures to correct the … More

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