What if there is a problem after employment starts?
DORS rehabilitation counselors follow-up with individuals who have been hired for at least 90 days. At the time of hiring, employers can arrange with DORS and the new employee for assistance from DORS if needed to help ensure success for both the employer and the new employee. Are there tax incentives for hiring someone with a disability? Maryland’s employers are authorized to take tax credits for hiring workers with disabilities through the Maryland Disability Employment Tax Credit (MDETC). The MDETC may be claimed concurrently with any available federal tax credit for which the employee may be eligible. During the first year, employers are eligible for a credit in an amount to 30% of up to the first $6,000 ($1,800) of wages paid during the first year and 20% ($1,200) of wages paid during the second year of employment. I have an employee who has become disabled. She wants to return to her old job. How can DORS help? Maryland’s WorkTech, operated by DORS, provides free information, con
DORS rehabilitation counselors follow-up with individuals who have been hired for at least 90 days. At the time of hiring, employers can arrange with DORS and the new employee for assistance from DORS if needed to help ensure success for both the employer and the new employee. Are there tax incentives for hiring someone with a disability? Maryland’s employers are authorized to take tax credits for hiring workers with disabilities through the Maryland Disability Employment Tax Credit (MDETC). There are also several federal tax credits for businesses who hire people with disabilities. I have an employee who has become disabled. She wants to return to her old job. How can DORS help? DORS operates Maryland’s WorkTech, which provides free information, consulting and training about ways to keep valued employees with disabilities. The program can also help employers find the information they need to create barrier-free facilities and accessible products and/or services that improve customer s
