Who’s in charge of Maryland Unemployment Insurance Benefits?

The Maryland Department of Labor is in charge of administering the state’s unemployment insurance program.

Maryland’s Department of Labor is dedicated to preserving and protecting residents of the state. The Maryland Department of Labor is honored to contribute to the state’s economic stability by offering high-quality customer-focused regulatory, employment, and training services to companies, the workforce, and the general public.

Through efficient and responsive processes, the Maryland Department of Labor continues to improve Maryland by providing a predictable and inclusive regulatory environment.

Maryland’s work environments are protected through the Maryland Department of Labor’s outreach and instructional initiatives, as well as collaborations and continual advances in workplace safety and health.

Maryland Unemployment Contact

Claimant Information:

  • Live Agent – 667-207-6520
  • IVR Number – 410-949-0022
  • For Hearing Impaired Only:

Maryland Relay dial 711

Employer Information:

  • Baltimore area – 410-949-0033
  • Toll free within the US – 1-800-492-5524
  • MD Unemployment Insurance Tax MVA License Renewal – 410-767-2699
  • E-mail: dluiemployerassistance-labor@maryland.gov

How To Qualify for Maryland Unemployment Benefits

In Maryland, claimants who satisfy the following criteria are usually granted for unemployment benefits:

  • The applicant must be unemployed due to circumstances beyond his or her control.
  • The applicant must be financially qualified, having worked and earned enough money throughout the review period.
  • The claimant must be able to work and unrestrictedly accessible for work.
  • Individual decisions concerning unemployment benefits cannot be made until you apply, so file your initial claim as soon as possible after you lose your job.

How Much Unemployment Benefits Will I Get in Maryland?

  • Base Period: First 4 of the last 5 completed quarters
  • Alt Base Period: Last 4 completed quarters
  • Duration of Benefits: 26 weeks
  • Weekly Payment: Min $50 to Max $430
  • Maximum Benefits Amount (1 year): $11,180

How Do I Apply for Maryland Unemployment Benefits?

The BEACON 2.0 claimant portal provides the quickest and most convenient method to apply for Maryland UI compensation. You can also call 667-207-6520 to speak with a live claims agent about your initial UI compensation claim.

You’ll be asked to create an online account, which you’ll be able to use to track the status of your unemployment claim and submit your weekly certification for benefits.

How do I Manage My Maryland Unemployment Benefits

You must file a weekly claim certification, which is a legal document that proves your continued eligibility for UI payments, for each week you request a benefit payment. You must answer a series of questions regarding your job search activity for the previous week as part of the weekly benefit certification procedure. You must also declare any earnings or employment offers that you have received.

Log in to your BEACON portal and click File a Weekly Claim Certification to submit your weekly certification online. After that, simply follow the portal’s instructions.

If you need to submit by phone or require special accommodations, call 667-207-6520 to talk with a claims agent who can assist you.

You can reach an agent Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. 12 p.m., and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.

How Do I Appeal a Maryland Unemployment Decision?

The most convenient approach to file an appeal is through BEACON. Even if you don’t have direct access to BEACON, you can still file an appeal through the system.

How Do I Report a Maryland Unemployment Fraud?

Unemployment insurance fraud, which includes identity theft, is a severe felony that Maryland diligently investigates.

If you suspect that someone is illegally receiving benefits by giving false information to the state of Maryland, or that someone has stolen your identity to fraudulently collect benefits, you can contact the state of Maryland using its online fraud reporting form.

What if I quit?

In general, you are not eligible if you leave your work freely.

If you quit for “good cause,” though, you may be able to collect. The state unemployment office determines what constitutes good reason, and you can make your case for getting benefits.

You should be entitled to a hearing if your claim is denied so that you can explain your claim. You should contact your local office because regulations and conditions differ from state to state.

Maryland Unemployment Phone Number and Office Locations

Maryland Unemployment  Office Maryland Unemployment Office Locations Maryland Unemployment Phone Number
Baltimore County Unemployment Office 7930 Eastern BoulevardBaltimore, MD 21224 410-288-9050
Eastside Unemployment Office 3001 East Madison StreetBaltimore, MD 21205 410-396-9030
Northwest Unemployment Office 2401 Liberty Heights AvenueSuite 302 (Mondawmin Mall)Baltimore, MD 21215 410-396-7873
Unemployment Office – Bel Air 2 South Bond Street Suite 204Bel Air, MD 21014 410-836-4603
Unemployment Office – BWI Marshall BWI Workforce Center #8BWI Airport, MD 21240 410-684-6838
Unemployment Office – Chestertown 115A Lynchburg StreetChestertown, MD 21620 410-778-3525
Columbia Unemployment Office 7161 Columbia Gateway DriveSuite DColumbia, MD 21046 410-290-2600
Allegany County Unemployment Office 138 Baltimore StreetSuite 102Cumberland, MD 21502 301-777-1221
Unemployment Office – Denton 300 Market StreetSuite 201 PO Box 400Denton, MD 21629 410-819-4549
Unemployment Office – Easton 301 Bay StreetSuite 301Easton, MD 21601 410-822-3030
Unemployment Office – Elkton 1275 West Pulaski HighwayElkton, MD 21921 410-996-0550
Frederick County Unemployment Office 200 Monroe Ave.Suite 1Frederick, MD 21701 301-600-2255
Germantown Anne Arundel County 12900 Middlebrook RoadGermantown, MD 20874 240-406-5485
Washington County Unemployment Office 14 North Potomac St Suite 100Hagerstown, MD 21740 301-393-8200
Susquehanna Unemployment Office 2021 D Pulaski HighwayHavre De Grace, MD 21001 410-272-5400
Hunt Valley Unemployment Office 11101 McCormick Rd Suite 102Hunt Valley, MD 21031 410-887-7940
Unemployment Office – Largo 1801 McCormick Dr Suite 120Largo, MD 20774 301-618-8425
Southern Maryland Unemployment Office 21795-F N. Shangri-La DriveLexington Park, MD 20653 301-844-6404
Anne Arundel County Unemployment Office 613 Global WayLinthicum Heights, MD 21090 410-424-3240
Liberty Unemployment Office 3637 Offutt RoadRandallstown, MD 21133 410-887-8912
Lower Shore Unemployment Office 31901 Tricounty Way Suite 111Salisbury, MD 21804 410-341-8533
Southern MD Unemployment Office 175 Post Office RoadWaldorf, MD 20602 301-645-8712
Carroll County Unemployment Office 224 North Center StreetWestminster, MD 21157 410-386-2820
Montgomery Unemployment Office 11510 Georgia Ave Suite 300Wheaton, MD 20902 301-929-6880
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