Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-1209
This is the official text of Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-1209, part of Maryland’s Code, Labor and Employment — governs wages, workplace safety, and employee rights.
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§3–1209.
Official statutory text
(a) An employer may not:
(1) violate any provision of this subtitle;
(2) hinder, delay, or otherwise interfere with the Commissioner or an authorized representative of the Commissioner in the enforcement of this subtitle; or
(3) discharge or otherwise discriminate against an employee because the employee:
(i) has requested or taken parental leave authorized under this subtitle;
(ii) makes a complaint to the employer, the Secretary, or another person;
(iii) brings an action under this subtitle or a proceeding that relates to the subject of this subtitle or causes the action or proceeding to be brought; or
(iv) has testified or will testify in an action under this subtitle or a proceeding that relates to the subject of this subtitle.
(b) The Commissioner may bring an action for injunctive relief and damages against a person who violates subsection (a)(1) or (3) of this section.
(1) violate any provision of this subtitle;
(2) hinder, delay, or otherwise interfere with the Commissioner or an authorized representative of the Commissioner in the enforcement of this subtitle; or
(3) discharge or otherwise discriminate against an employee because the employee:
(i) has requested or taken parental leave authorized under this subtitle;
(ii) makes a complaint to the employer, the Secretary, or another person;
(iii) brings an action under this subtitle or a proceeding that relates to the subject of this subtitle or causes the action or proceeding to be brought; or
(iv) has testified or will testify in an action under this subtitle or a proceeding that relates to the subject of this subtitle.
(b) The Commissioner may bring an action for injunctive relief and damages against a person who violates subsection (a)(1) or (3) of this section.
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