Maryland SB417 protects employees from penalties for not attending employer meetings on religious or political matters.

Maryland SB417, known as the Maryland Worker Freedom Act, prohibits employers from penalizing employees for declining to attend meetings where employers discuss religious or political matters. Employers must also allow employees to decline participation in such meetings. The Act allows employees to file complaints with the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, who can investigate and mediate disputes. The Commissioner can impose civil penalties, issue cease and desist orders, and award relief including back pay and attorney's fees.

Maryland SB417 protects employees from penalties for not attending employer meetings on religious or political matters.

Maryland SB417, known as the Maryland Worker Freedom Act, prohibits employers from penalizing employees for declining to attend meetings where employers discuss religious or political matters. Employers must also allow employees to decline participation in such meetings. The Act allows employees to file complaints with the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, who can investigate and mediate disputes. The Commissioner can impose civil penalties, issue cease and desist orders, and award relief including back pay and attorney's fees.