Maryland HB37 protects General Assembly members from employment discrimination related to their legislative duties.

Maryland HB37 amends state law to safeguard members of the General Assembly from employment discrimination when they lose work time to perform their legislative duties. It prohibits employers from discharging, coercing, intimidating, or threatening employees who are General Assembly members due to time lost for legislative responsibilities. The bill also forbids employers from requiring these employees to work shifts immediately before or after their legislative duties or to use their leave for such duties. Violations of these protections result in a fine of up to $1,000.

Maryland HB37 protects General Assembly members from employment discrimination related to their legislative duties.

Maryland HB37 amends state law to safeguard members of the General Assembly from employment discrimination when they lose work time to perform their legislative duties. It prohibits employers from discharging, coercing, intimidating, or threatening employees who are General Assembly members due to time lost for legislative responsibilities. The bill also forbids employers from requiring these employees to work shifts immediately before or after their legislative duties or to use their leave for such duties. Violations of these protections result in a fine of up to $1,000.