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§ 8-507. Representation in proceedings

West's Annotated Code of MarylandLabor and EmploymentEffective: October 1, 2017

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Labor and Employment
Title 8. Unemployment Insurance (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5. Lower Appeals Division of the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2017
MD Code, Labor and Employment, § 8-507
§ 8-507. Representation in proceedings
Currentness
Claimants
(a) In a proceeding before a hearing examiner, a claimant may be represented by a lawyer or another agent authorized by the claimant.
Lawyer compensation
(b) A lawyer representing a claimant may charge and accept compensation in an amount not greater than that approved by the chief hearing examiner.
Agent compensation
(c) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an agent may not charge or accept compensation for representing a claimant in a proceeding before a hearing examiner.
Employers
(d) In a proceeding before a hearing examiner, an employer may appear pro se or be represented by a lawyer or another agent authorized by the employer.
Solicitation of business
(e) A person may not solicit, for that person or another person, the business of appearing on behalf of a claimant in a proceeding before a hearing examiner.

Credits

Added by Acts 2008, c. 660, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2008. Amended by Acts 2017, c. 251, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017.
MD Code, Labor and Employment, § 8-507, MD LABOR & EMPLY § 8-507
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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