(a) An individual who otherwise is eligible to receive benefits is disqualified from receiving benefits if the Secretary finds that unemployment results from discharge or suspension as a disciplinary measure for behavior that the Secretary finds is misconduct in connection with employment but that is not:
(1) aggravated misconduct, under § 8–1002.1 of this subtitle; or
(2) gross misconduct under § 8–1002 of this subtitle.
(b) A disqualification under this section shall:
(1) begin with the first week for which unemployment is caused by discharge or suspension for misconduct; and
(2) continue for a total of at least 10 but not more than 15 weeks, as determined by the Secretary, based on the seriousness of the misconduct.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance
Subtitle 10 - Disqualification
Section 8-1001 - Voluntarily Leaving Work
Section 8-1002 - Gross Misconduct
Section 8-1002.1 - Aggravated Misconduct
Section 8-1004 - Stoppage of Work Caused by Labor Dispute
Section 8-1005 - Failure to Apply for or Accept Suitable Work
Section 8-1006 - Other Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Section 8-1007 - Holiday or Vacation Pay