Maryland Code, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 3-1407
Terms Used In Maryland Code, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 3-1407
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
(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 has:
(i) requested or taken organ donation leave authorized under this subtitle;
(ii) made a complaint to the employer, the Commissioner, or another person; or
(iii) 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.