Section 3-1501 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Criminal record” means: (1) an arrest; (2) a plea or verdict of guilty; (3) a plea of nolo contendere; (4) the marking of a charge “stet” on the docket; (5) a disposition of probation before judgment; or (6) a disposition of not criminally responsible. (c) (1) “Employer” means a person who employs 15 […]
Section 3-1502 – Certain Employer Inquiries or Actions Not Prohibited — More Restrictive Local Actions Allowed
(a) This subtitle does not: (1) prohibit an employer from making an inquiry or taking other action that the employer is required to take or is expressly authorized to take by another applicable federal or State law; or (2) apply to an employer that provides programs, services, or direct care to minors or to vulnerable adults. (b) This subtitle […]
Section 3-1503 – When Inquiries About Criminal Records Allowed
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an employer may not, at any time before the first in–person interview, require an applicant to disclose whether the applicant has a criminal record or has had criminal accusations brought against the applicant. (b) An employer may require an applicant to disclose during the first in–person interview […]
Section 3-1504 – Retaliatory Actions and Discrimination Prohibited
An employer may not take or refuse to take a personnel action or otherwise retaliate or discriminate against an applicant or employee as a reprisal for the applicant or employee having claimed a violation of this subtitle.
Section 3-1505 – Employer Penalties Enforced by Commissioner
(a) If the Commissioner determines that an employer has violated any provision of this subtitle, the Commissioner: (1) shall issue an order compelling compliance; and (2) for a subsequent violation, may, in the Commissioner’s discretion, assess a civil penalty of up to $300 for each applicant for employment or employee with respect to whom the employer violated any […]