Maryland Code, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 8.3-904
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- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- 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.
A person may not discharge, demote, or otherwise discriminate or take adverse action against a covered individual because the covered individual has:
(1) filed for, applied for, or received benefits, or taken family or medical leave for which benefits may be paid under this title;
(2) inquired about the rights and responsibilities under this title;
(3) communicated to the person an intent to file a claim, a complaint, or an appeal under this title; or
(4) testified or intends to testify or otherwise has assisted in a proceeding under this title.