Terms Used In Maryland Code, STATE PERSONNEL AND PENSIONS 5-203

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
Except as provided in § 5-209 of this subtitle, in addition to any right to file an employment discrimination complaint with the Commission on Civil Rights, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or in court, an employee may elect to pursue an allegation of employment discrimination under the complaint resolution procedures of this subtitle.