Maryland Code, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 3-903.1
Terms Used In Maryland Code, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 3-903.1
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See
(1) an employer produces for inspection by the Commissioner:
(i) a written contract, signed by the employer and business entity, that:
1. describes the nature of the work to be performed by the business entity;
2. describes the remuneration to be paid for the work performed by the business entity; and
3. includes an acknowledgment by the business entity of the business entity’s obligations under this article to:
A. withhold, report, and remit payroll taxes on behalf of all employees working for the business entity;
B. pay unemployment insurance taxes for all employees working for the business entity; and
C. maintain workers’ compensation insurance;
(ii) an affidavit signed by the business entity indicating that the business entity is an independent contractor who is available to work for other business entities;
(iii) a current certificate of status of the business entity, issued by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, indicating that the business entity is in good standing; and
(iv) proof that the business entity holds all occupational licenses required by State and local authorities for the work performed; and
(2) the employer provided to each individual classified as an independent contractor or exempt person a written notice under § 3-914 of this subtitle.