Section 20-1009 – Decision of Administrative Law Judge; Remedies
(a) If, after reviewing all of the evidence, the administrative law judge finds that the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory act, the administrative law judge shall: (1) issue a decision and order stating the judge’s findings of fact and conclusions of law; and (2) issue and cause to be served on the respondent an order requiring the […]
Section 20-1010 – Power of Commission to Administer Oaths and Issue Subpoenas; Service and Enforcement of Subpoenas
(a) In the administration and enforcement of this title, the Commission may: (1) administer oaths; (2) issue subpoenas; (3) compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses; and (4) compel the production of books, papers, records, and documents relevant or necessary for proceedings under this title. (b) A subpoena issued by the Commission shall be served by: (1) certified mail, requesting restricted delivery […]
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.