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Maryland Independent Contractor Agreement

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Maryland at a glance: Classification Test: ABC Test · Governing Law: Md. Code Lab. & Empl. § 8-205

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Overview

Independent Contractor Agreements in Maryland

Maryland applies a statutory ABC test to determine independent contractor status for unemployment insurance purposes.
Key Facts

Maryland Independent Contractor Agreement — Quick Reference

RequirementMaryland Rule
Classification TestABC Test
Governing LawMd. Code Lab. & Empl. § 8-205
Legal Requirements

Maryland Legal Requirements

  • Must satisfy the three prongs of the Maryland ABC test.
Governing Laws

Maryland Governing Laws

Md. Code Lab. & Empl. § 8-205
Work-Relationship Test
Codifies the ABC test for worker classification.

Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Maryland legal resources or your state legislature's official website.

Questions & Answers

Maryland Independent Contractor Agreement — Frequently Asked Questions

Does Maryland use the ABC test?

Yes, Maryland has a statutory ABC test.