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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT |
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TITLE 8. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE |
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SUBTITLE 5. LOWER APPEALS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION |
§ 8-507. Representation of parties
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(a) Claimants. -- In a proceeding before a hearing examiner, a claimant may be represented by a lawyer or another agent authorized by the claimant.
(b) Fees. -- A lawyer may charge and accept compensation in an amount not greater than that approved by the chief hearing examiner.
(c) Limitation on fees. -- Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an agent may not charge or accept compensation for representing a claimant in a proceeding before a hearing examiner.
(d) Representation of employer. -- In a proceeding before a hearing examiner, an employer may appear pro se or be represented by a lawyer or another agent authorized by the employer.
(e) Prohibition on solicitation. -- A person may not solicit, for that person or another person, the business of appearing on behalf of a claimant in a proceeding before a hearing examiner.