State Task Force Uncovers $36 Million in Unreported Wages - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

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State Task Force Uncovers $36 Million in Unreported Wages - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

Maryland’s Joint Enforcement Task Force on Workplace Fraud has released its latest annual report, highlighting the widespread issue of worker misclassification across the state. The findings reveal that in 2024, more than 5,500 workers were misclassified, denying them access to unemployment benefits, workers’ compensation, health insurance, minimum wage, and overtime pay. Additionally, audits uncovered over $36 million in unreported taxable wage…