Maryland Code, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 9-202
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 9-202
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- including: means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation. See
- minor: means an individual under the age of 18 years. See
(a) An individual, including a minor, is presumed to be a covered employee while in the service of an employer under an express or implied contract of apprenticeship or hire.
(b) A minor may be a covered employee under this section even if the minor is employed unlawfully.
(c) To overcome the presumption of covered employment, an employer shall establish that the individual performing services is an independent contractor in accordance with the common law or is specifically exempted from covered employment under this subtitle.