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An Important Message from Maryland Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson
Important COVID-19 Information for Customers
Per Executive Order by Governor Larry Hogan, the State of Maryland government is now operating at Elevated Level II, which mandates a period of telework for non-essential employees across state agencies and the closure of state office buildings to the public.
Starting on Friday, March 13, the Maryland Department of Labor’s offices will be closed to the public.
If possible, customers are urged to contact the department by e-mail, rather than by phone, to ensure a timely response.
To access contact information and division specific messaging, please visit the web pages linked below.
- Unemployment Insurance
- Labor and Industry
- Occupational and Professional Licensing
- Workforce Development and Adult Learning
- Financial Regulation
- Maryland Racing Commission
- Governor’s Workforce Development Board
Welcome to the Maryland Department of Labor website. Thanks for visiting! Here you'll find information on the many programs and services available to you through our Department. The Maryland Department of Labor provides job development and employment training to help our citizens get the skills and expertise they need to move with our economy into Maryland's future. We're dedicated to providing our business and consumer customers with high quality, efficient and friendly services. We're open for business, to serve you.
We hope you will take time to browse the many options available to you on our Home Page. We'd like your input! Let us know how well the information provided here meets your needs, and what other information or services you would like available to you through the Internet.
You can send comments to us pertaining to a particular Division. Please visit our Agency Contacts page and click on the appropriate e-mail address.
For quick updates and more information, please follow the Maryland Department of Labor on Twitter (@MD_Labor) and Facebook.
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