Section 20-1011 – Enforcement of Commission’s Orders
If a respondent refuses to comply with an order of the Commission issued under this title, the Commission may bring a civil action to enforce compliance with the order in the appropriate equity court of the county where the alleged discriminatory act occurred.
Section 20-1012 – Civil Action by Commission on Complainant’s Behalf
(a) Within 60 days after an election is made under § 20–1007 of this subtitle, the Commission shall file a civil action in the circuit court for the county where the alleged unlawful employment practice occurred. (b) If the court finds that an unlawful employment practice occurred, the court may provide the remedies specified in § 20–1009(b) […]
Section 20-1013 – Civil Action by Complainant
(a) In addition to the right to make an election under § 20–1007 of this subtitle, a complainant may bring a civil action against the respondent alleging an unlawful employment practice, if: (1) the complainant initially filed a timely administrative charge or a complaint under federal, State, or local law alleging an unlawful employment practice by the […]
Section 20-1014 – Intervention in Civil Action
(a) A person may intervene in a civil action brought by the Commission under this part, if the action involves: (1) an alleged discriminatory act to which the person is a party; or (2) a conciliation agreement to which the person is a party. (b) The Commission may intervene in a civil action brought under this part, if: (1) the […]
Section 20-1015 – Award of Fees and Costs
In an action brought under this part, the court may award the prevailing party reasonable attorney’s fees, expert witness fees, and costs.
Section 20-1016 – Civil Penalties
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in addition to any other relief authorized, if the Commission finds that a respondent has engaged in a discriminatory act under Subtitle 3 or Subtitle 4 of this title, the Commission may seek an order assessing a civil penalty against the respondent: (1) if the respondent has […]
Section 20-1001 – “Unlawful Employment Practice” Defined
In this part, “unlawful employment practice” means an act that is prohibited under § 20–606 of this title.
Section 20-1017 – Action for Temporary Injunction
(a) At any time after a complaint has been filed, if the Commission believes that a civil action is necessary to preserve the status of the parties or to prevent irreparable harm from the time the complaint is filed until the time of the final disposition of the complaint, the Commission may bring an action to […]
Section 20-1002 – Construction of Part
(a) This part, including the limitations on damages, does not limit the scope of, or the administrative procedures or relief available under, any other provision of federal, State, or local law. (b) This part does not limit Subtitle 12 of this title.
Section 20-1020 – Definitions
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Aggrieved person” means any person that claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice. (c) “Conciliation” means the attempted resolution of issues raised by a complaint, or by the investigation of a complaint, through informal negotiations involving the aggrieved person, the respondent, and the […]