Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-903.1

§3–903.1.

The presumption that an employer–employee relationship exists under § 3–903(c)(1) of this subtitle does not apply if:

(1) an employer produces for inspection by the Commissioner:

(i) a written contract, signed by the employer and business entity, that:

1. describes the nature of the work to be performed by the business entity;

2. describes the remuneration to be paid for the work performed by the business entity; and

3. includes an acknowledgment by the business entity of the business entity’s obligations under this article to:

A. withhold, report, and remit payroll taxes on behalf of all employees working for the business entity;

B. pay unemployment insurance taxes for all employees working for the business entity; and

C. maintain workers’ compensation insurance;

(ii) an affidavit signed by the business entity indicating that the business entity is an independent contractor who is available to work for other business entities;

(iii) a current certificate of status of the business entity, issued by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, indicating that the business entity is in good standing; and

(iv) proof that the business entity holds all occupational licenses required by State and local authorities for the work performed; and

(2) the employer provided to each individual classified as an independent contractor or exempt person a written notice under § 3–914 of this subtitle.