Md. Code Regs. 09.33.02.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 21, October 18, 2024

Section 09.33.02.03 - Definitions

A. "Employer" means a person, corporation, or other entity that employs at least 50 individuals and operates an industrial, commercial, or business enterprise in the State. "Employer" does not mean the State or its political subdivisions. "Employer" does not include any employer who has been doing business in the State for less than 1 year.

B. "Reduction in operations" means the:

(1) Relocation of a part of an employer's operation from one work place to another site; or

(2) Shutting down of a work place or a portion of the operations of a work place that reduces the number of employees by at least 25 percent or 15 employees, whichever is greater, over any 3-month period.

C. Work Place.

(1) "Work place" means:

(a) A factory;

(b) A plant;

(c) An office; or

(d) Other facility where employees produce goods or provide services.

(2) "Work place" does not mean a:

(a) Construction site; or

(b) Temporary work place.

Md. Code Regs. 09.33.02.03