Md. Code Regs. 05.03.07.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 05.03.07.05 - Eligible Employers

A. To be eligible to participate in the LNYW project operated by the local jurisdiction, an employer shall:

(1) Complete any application required by the local jurisdiction or the Department;

(2) Except as provided in §F(2) of this regulation, provide a minimum contribution of $1,000 for each LNYW grant made to one of its employees;

(3) In coordination with the local jurisdiction, designate an LNYW area that coincides with or is within the LNYW boundary for the local jurisdiction, in the form required by the Department;

(4) Coordinate participation in the Program with the local jurisdiction; and

(5) Submit all other materials to and comply with any restrictions imposed by the local jurisdiction or the Department.

B. The contribution from the employer may be in the form of a grant or a conditional grant as described in Regulation .04D of this chapter.

C. Employers may set eligibility requirements that are reasonably related to the employer-employee relationship for their employees to receive an LNYW grant if the eligibility requirements:

(1) Do not violate any applicable law;

(2) Are approved by the local jurisdiction;

(3) Are approved by the Department; and

(4) Are imposed on all eligible employees.

D. An employer may offer additional benefits to its employees in connection with the purchase of an eligible residence.

E. If an employer has more than one location, there shall be an LNYW area for each location, each of which shall comply with all requirements of this chapter for designation and approval of an LNYW area. The LNYW areas for an employer under this section may overlap. In addition to any other requirements of this chapter, an employee and a residence shall only be eligible if the residence is located in the LNYW area of the employer for the location where the employee works.

F. Employer Groups.

(1) Two or more employers located in the same local jurisdiction may join together to combine resources from which LNYW grants may be made if:

(a) The group of employers agrees to contribute at least $1,000 to each LNYW grant made by the group of employers;

(b) LNYW grants are made by the group of employers only to employees of employers in the group;

(c) The group of employers submits to the local jurisdiction an application, an LNYW area map, and any other materials requested by the local jurisdiction or the Department, consistent with §A of this regulation; and

(d) The application and LNYW area are approved by the local jurisdiction and the Department.

(2) Each employer in a group of employers approved under this regulation shall make a contribution of at least the minimum amount established by the group of employers, which may be less than $1,000 for each LNYW grant.

(3) A group of employers approved under this regulation may impose eligibility requirements consistent with §C of this regulation and may offer additional benefits consistent with §D of this regulation in connection with any LNYW grants made by the group of employers.

(4) The contribution from a group of employers pursuant to this regulation may be in the form of a grant or a conditional grant as described in Regulation .04D of this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 05.03.07.05