Maryland § 8-1002.1
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-1002.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-1002.1.
(a) (1) In this section, “aggravated misconduct” means behavior committed with actual malice and deliberate disregard for the property, safety, or life of others that:
(i) affects the employer, fellow employees, subcontractors, invitees of the employer, members of the public, or the ultimate consumer of the employer’s product or services; and
(ii) consists of either physical assault or property loss or damage so serious that the penalties of misconduct or gross misconduct are not sufficient.
(2) In this section, “aggravated misconduct” does not include:
(i) gross misconduct, as defined under § 8-1002 of this subtitle; or
(ii) misconduct, as defined under § 8-1003 of this subtitle.
(b) An individual who otherwise is eligible to receive benefits is disqualified from receiving benefits if unemployment results from discharge or suspension as a disciplinary measure for behavior that the Secretary finds is aggravated misconduct in connection with employment.
(c) A disqualification under this section shall:
(1) begin with the first week for which unemployment is caused by discharge or suspension for aggravated misconduct as determined under this section; and
(2) continue until the individual is reemployed and has earned wages in covered employment that equal at least 30 times the weekly benefit amount of the individual.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-1002.1
What does Maryland Code § 8-1002.1 cover?
Section 8-1002.1 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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