Maryland HB45 protects employees from being penalized for not attending employer meetings on religious or political matters.

Maryland HB45, known as the Maryland Worker Freedom Act, prohibits employers from penalizing employees for declining to attend or participate in employer-sponsored meetings on religious or political matters. Employers must notify employees of these rights and provide a notice in multiple languages. Employees can file complaints with the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, who will investigate and attempt to resolve issues through mediation. The Commissioner can assess civil penalties, issue cease and desist orders, and award relief including back pay and attorney's fees.

Maryland HB45 protects employees from being penalized for not attending employer meetings on religious or political matters.

Maryland HB45, known as the Maryland Worker Freedom Act, prohibits employers from penalizing employees for declining to attend or participate in employer-sponsored meetings on religious or political matters. Employers must notify employees of these rights and provide a notice in multiple languages. Employees can file complaints with the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, who will investigate and attempt to resolve issues through mediation. The Commissioner can assess civil penalties, issue cease and desist orders, and award relief including back pay and attorney's fees.