# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions

### Subtitle 5. Health Care Worker Whistleblower Protection Act

#### Section 1-505

In any action brought under this subtitle, a court may:

(1) Issue an injunction to restrain continued violation of this subtitle;

(2) Reinstate the employee to the same, or an equivalent position held before the violation of Sec. 1-502 of this subtitle;

(3) Remove any adverse personnel record entries based on or related to the violation of Sec. 1-502 of this subtitle;

(4) Reinstate full fringe benefits and seniority rights;

(5) Require compensation for lost wages, benefits, and other remuneration; and

(6) Assess reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation expenses against:

  (i) The employer, if the employee prevails; or

  (ii) The employee, if the court determines that the action was brought by the employee in bad faith and without basis in law or fact.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)