Maryland § 8-801

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-801, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8-801.

    (a)    To be eligible for benefits, an individual who files a claim for benefits shall be unemployed.

    (b)    An individual is considered to be unemployed in any week during which the individual:

        (1)    does not perform work for which wages are payable; or

        (2)    performs less than full–time work for which wages payable are less than the weekly benefit amount that would be assigned to the individual plus allowances for dependents.

    (c)    Notwithstanding subsection (b)(2) of this section, a part–time worker is not considered to be unemployed if the part–time worker is working all hours for which the part–time worker is available.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-801

What does Maryland Code § 8-801 cover?

Section 8-801 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 § 8-801?

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Is this the official text of Maryland law?

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How does Maryland § 8-801 apply to my situation?

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