New report on workplace fraud in Maryland finds thousands of misclassified workers in state

BALTIMORE, MD—A new report from Maryland’s Joint Enforcement Task Force on Workplace Fraud (JETF) reveals a significant problem of worker misclassification in the state, costing thousands of workers crucial workplace protections and millions in tax revenue. In 2024, Task Force agencies identified over 5,500 misclassified workers through their enforcement actions. This misclassification resulted in over $36 million in unreported taxable […]

Governor Moore issues executive order establishing task force to combat workplace fraud

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week signed an executive order to renew and expand a cross-governmental task force dedicated to strengthening investigations and enforcement of laws regarding workplace fraud. The nine-member Joint Enforcement Task Force on Workplace Fraud, chaired by Maryland Department of Labor Secretary Portia Wu, includes Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman. “We […]