§ 20–611
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 20-611 (2026)
Title 20. Human Relations
Subtitle 6. Discrimination in Employment
§ 20–611LinkCopy Citation
In an action alleging a violation of this subtitle based on harassment, an employer is liable:
(1)
for the acts or omissions toward an employee or applicant for employment committed by an individual who:
(i)
undertakes or recommends tangible employment actions affecting the employee or an applicant for employment, including hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and reassigning the employee or an applicant for employment; or
(ii)
directs, supervises, or evaluates the work activities of the employee; or
(2)
if the negligence of the employer led to the harassment or continuation of harassment.