Discrimination: Maryland
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Frank L. Kollman, Kollman & Saucier, PA
Summary
- The Fair Employment Practices Act prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin/ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or disability unrelated to job performance. See Discrimination Under the Fair Employment Practices Act.
- Maryland has an equal pay law, which includes a wage disclosure provision. See Equal Pay.
- Localities including Baltimore, Baltimore County and Montgomery County have requirements pertaining to discrimination. See Local Requirements.