§ 8-1002
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§8–1002.
(a)In this section, “gross misconduct”:
(1)means conduct of an employee that is:
(i)deliberate and willful disregard of standards of behavior that an employing unit rightfully expects and that shows gross indifference to the interests of the employing unit; or
(ii)repeated violations of employment rules that prove a regular and wanton disregard of the employee’s obligations; and
(2)does not include:
(i)aggravated misconduct, as defined under § 8–1002.1 of this subtitle; or
(ii)other misconduct, as defined under § 8–1003 of this subtitle.
(b)An individual who otherwise is eligible to receive benefits is disqualified from receiving benefits if unemployment results from discharge or suspension as a disciplinary measure for behavior that the Secretary finds is gross misconduct in connection with employment.
(c)A disqualification under this section shall:
(1)begin with the first week for which unemployment is caused by discharge or suspension for gross misconduct as determined under this section; and
(2)continue until the individual is reemployed and has earned wages in covered employment that equal at least 25 times the weekly benefit amount of the individual.