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2017 Maryland Code
Labor and Employment
Title 3 - Employment Standards and Conditions
Subtitle 12 - Parental Leave Act
§ 3-1209. Prohibited acts by employers.
Universal Citation: MD Lab & Emp Code § 3-1209 (2017)
- (a) In general. -- 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) Injunctive relief or damages. -- 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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