# Labor and Employment (GLE)

## Title 3. Employment Standards and Conditions

### Subtitle 12. Parental Leave Act

#### Section 3-1209

(a) An employer may not:

  (1) violate any provision of this subtitle;

  (2) hinder, delay, or otherwise interfere with the  Commissioner or an authorized representative of the  Commissioner in the enforcement of this subtitle; or

  (3) discharge or otherwise discriminate against an employee because the employee:

    (i) has requested or taken parental leave authorized under this subtitle;

    (ii) makes a complaint to the employer, the Secretary, or another person;

    (iii) brings an action under this subtitle or a proceeding that relates to the subject of this subtitle or causes the action or proceeding to be brought; or

    (iv) has testified or will testify in an action under this subtitle or a proceeding that relates to the subject of this subtitle.

(b) The Commissioner may bring an action for injunctive relief and damages against a person who violates subsection (a)(1) or (3) of this section.

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Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)