With the advice and help of the State and local advisory councils, the Secretary shall take all appropriate steps to:
(1) reduce and prevent unemployment;
(2) encourage and assist in the adoption of practical methods of vocational training, retraining, and guidance;
(3) advise, assist, and conduct investigations regarding the establishment and operation by a county, a municipality, or the State, of reserves for public works to be used in times of business depression and unemployment;
(4) promote the reemployment of unemployed workers throughout the State in each other way that may be feasible; and
(5) conduct investigations and research studies and publish the results.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance
Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions
Section 8-102 - Legislative Findings and Policy
Section 8-104 - Employment Stabilization
Section 8-105 - Limitation on Use of Information
Section 8-105.1 - Limitation on Use of Information -- Domestic Violence
Section 8-106 - Protection of Covered Employees
Section 8-107 - Employers With Multiple Establishments; Employment by Agents or Employees
Section 8-108 - Electronic Transmission of Information and Documents