Ch. 311                            LAWS OF MARYLAND

(d) (1) "Workplace" includes a factory, plant, office or
other facility where employees produce goods or provide services.

(2) "Workplace" does not include a construction site
or other temporary workplace.

[7-302.] 3-302.

This [subheading] SUBTITLE does not apply to reductions in
operations if the reduction:

(1)  Results solely from labor disputes;

(2)  Occurs in a commercial, industrial, or
agricultural enterprise operated by this State or its political
subdivisions;

(3)  Occurs at construction sites or other temporary
workplaces;                               

(4)  Results from seasonal factors that are determined
by the Department to be customary in the industry; or

(5)  Results when an employer files for bankruptcy
under federal bankruptcy laws.

[7-303.] 3-303.

There shall be a quick response program to- provide both
employers and employees with services to assist in mitigating the
impact on employees that occurs with a reduction in operations.

[7-304.] 3-304.

(a)  The State's quick response program is under the
direction of the Secretary [of Employment and Training]:

(b)  The Secretary [of Employment and Training] in
cooperation with the Governor's Employment and Training Council
shall develop voluntary guidelines for employers faced with a
reduction in operations. These guidelines shall include:

(1)  The appropriate length of time for advance
notification to employees that an employer expects to terminate
due to a reduction in operations. Whenever possible and
appropriate, at least 90 days notice shall be given;

(2)  The appropriate continuation of benefits, such as
health, severance, and pension, that an employer should provide
to employees who will be terminated due to a reduction in
operations; or

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