State of Maryland

These Commissioners administer the Workers' Compensation Law and adjudicates claims for compensation arising under the law (Code Labor and Employment Article, secs. 9-301 through 9-316). Reports of accidents are received and processed by the Commission which hears contested cases throughout the State. Claimants requiring rehabilitation are referred by the Commission to appropriate rehabilitation service providers.

Appointed by the Governor with Senate advice and consent, the Commission's ten members serve twelve-year terms.

Adjudicates claims for compensation arising under the law (Code Labor and Employment Article, secs. 9-301 through 9-316).

Reports of accidents are received and processed by the Commission which hears contested cases throughout the State.

Claimants requiring rehabilitation are referred by the Commission to appropriate rehabilitation service providers.

A Class Description provides information about the Nature of Work, Examples of Work and General Requirements for a classification in the Management Service or a classification in the Skilled or Professional Service in which all positions have been designated Special Appointments. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; Minimum Education and Experience Requirements; Special Requirements; and recruitment and testing procedures are set by the using agency.

Class descriptions broadly define groups of positions used by various State departments and agencies. Position descriptions maintained by the using department or agency specifically address the essential job functions of each position.