§ 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

ss 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.