Unemployment Lawyer Maryland

Assistance with Unemployment Claims & Benefits

Whether you were fired or laid off from your job, you may expect to receive unemployment benefits. However, these benefits are not a guarantee. You must qualify and apply for them to receive compensation while unemployed.

If you need help filing an unemployment claim in Maryland, turn to the attorneys at the Law Office of Andrew M. Dansicker, LLC. We offer client-focused and results-driven representation to people seeking much-needed unemployment benefits.

Give our Maryland unemployment attorneys a call at (410) 213-3392 or complete our online contact form to request a consultation.

Am I Eligible for Unemployment Benefits in Maryland?

According to the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation’s Division of Unemployment Insurance, you must meet the following three requirements to qualify for unemployment benefits in state:

• You must not be at fault for becoming unemployed, according to Maryland law.
• You must have earned at least a minimum amount of wages prior to becoming unemployed, according to a one-year base period (which is the earliest four out of five complete calendar quarters prior to filing for unemployment).
• You must be available and capable of working, as well as actively seeking employment.

Being out of work “through no fault of your own” means being fired for lacking the skills to perform your duties, getting laid off, getting “downsized” for economic purposes, or losing your job in a reduction-in-force (RIF). However, if you were fired for misconduct, you may lose eligibility for benefits.

Misconduct Termination Does Not Qualify You for Unemployment Benefits

For instance, if “simple” misconduct was the reason for your termination, you will not qualify for benefits for ten to 15 weeks after being fired. If “gross” misconduct (i.e., serious or repeated workplace violations) was the reason, then you must obtain new employment and earn 25 times your weekly benefit amount before qualifying for unemployment. Lastly, if “aggravated” misconduct (i.e., intentional or deliberate misconduct aimed to cause physical harm or damage property) was the reason, you must obtain new employment and earn at least 30 times your weekly benefit amount prior to being eligible for benefits.

Quitting Your Job Does Not Qualify You for Unemployment Benefits

If you voluntarily quit your job, you will not be eligible for unemployment benefits – unless you can show “good cause.” Common examples of good cause include being the victim of workplace harassment or being vulnerable to dangerous working conditions that your employer refuses to address.

Our legal team at The Law Office of Andrew M. Dansicker, LLC can evaluate your situation, determine if you are eligible for unemployment, and help you obtain the benefits you deserve. 

How Do I File for Unemployment in MD?

Have you recently been injured and unemployed because of inability to work? There are options to get compensation! In order to be considered for eligibility, you must fill out a claim as soon as possible. You can file online or through the phone.

You will need access to the following documents:

• Your name, Social Security number, address, phone number
• Dependents names, birth dates, and their Social Security numbers
• Name, payroll address, telephone number, reason for termination of each employer you worked with for the past 18 months
• Proof of alien status if you are not a U.S. citizen
• If you were in the military within 18 months, your DD214
• If you worked for the Federal Government, your Form-50 or SF-8

The Maryland unemployment attorneys at the Law Office of Andrew M. Dansicker have experience dealing with unemployment. If you have any questions regarding the eligibility process, do not hesitate to contact us today!