Maryland § 8-616
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-616, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-616.
(a) A nonprofit organization or a governmental entity that has been determined to be an employing unit may make an election in accordance with this Part III.
(b) (1) Under an election, a nonprofit organization shall reimburse the Unemployment Insurance Fund for all regular and work sharing benefits and 50% of extended benefits that are:
(i) attributable to covered employment for the nonprofit organization; and
(ii) paid to individuals for any week of unemployment that begins during the effective period of the election.
(2) If a claimant employed by a reimbursing nonprofit organization on a continuous part–time basis continues to be employed by the nonprofit organization while separated from other employment and is eligible for benefits because of that separation, the nonprofit organization may not be required to reimburse the Unemployment Insurance Fund for the benefits paid to the claimant because of that separation.
(c) Under an election, a governmental entity shall reimburse the Unemployment Insurance Fund for all regular, work sharing, and extended benefits that are:
(1) attributable to covered employment for the governmental entity; and
(2) paid to individuals for any week of unemployment that begins during the effective period of the election.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-616
What does Maryland Code § 8-616 cover?
Section 8-616 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 8-616?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 8-616" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 8-616 apply to my situation?
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