(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means any board established under this article. (c) (1) “Employee” means any individual licensed or certified by a board under this article who performs services for and under the control and direction of an employer for wages or other remuneration. (2) “Employee” does not include a State […]
Subject to § 1-503 of this subtitle, an employer may not take or refuse to take any personnel action as reprisal against an employee because the employee: (1) Discloses or threatens to disclose to a supervisor or board an activity, policy, or practice of the employer that is in violation of a law, rule, or regulation; […]
The protection provided against a violation of § 1-502 of this subtitle shall only apply if: (1) The employee has a reasonable, good faith belief that the employer has, or still is, engaged in an activity, policy, or practice that is in violation of a law, rule, or regulation; (2) The employer’s activity, policy, or practice that […]
(a) Any employee who is subject to a personnel action in violation of § 1-502 of this subtitle may institute a civil action in the county where: (1) The alleged violation occurred; (2) The employee resides; or (3) The employer maintains its principal offices in the State. (b) The action shall be brought within 1 year after the alleged violation […]
In any action brought under this subtitle, a court may: (1) Issue an injunction to restrain continued violation of this subtitle; (2) Reinstate the employee to the same, or an equivalent position held before the violation of § 1-502 of this subtitle; (3) Remove any adverse personnel record entries based on or related to the violation of § […]
In any action brought under this subtitle, it is a defense that the personnel action was based on grounds other than the employee’s exercise of any rights protected under this subtitle.
