The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) recently released an updated Employment Discrimination poster that all covered employers must display in the workplace. This poster outlines employees’ rights under Maryland’s employment discrimination laws and now includes a critical update on the time limit for filing complaints. Maryland employers should immediately review their labor law postings and replace outdated versions with the newly revised notice.
What Changed on the Required Notice?
The most important update to the Maryland Employment Discrimination poster is the new 300-day deadline for filing a discrimination complaint. Previously, the time limit was shorter or unclear in some circumstances. The updated poster now explicitly states that individuals must file their complaint within 300 days of the alleged discriminatory act.
The revised complaint window information provides current and former employees with a clear deadline for seeking agency assistance with investigating and resolving a discrimination allegation. The expanded filing deadline also reinforces for employers the importance of maintaining clear, accurate documentation and promptly addressing any employee complaints.
What Information Does the Poster Include?
The updated Employment Discrimination poster informs workers of their rights under Maryland's anti-discrimination laws. It clarifies that employment discrimination is prohibited in a wide range of workplace employment practices, including:
- Hiring, interviewing, promotions, and work conditions
- Membership decisions by labor organizations and apprenticeship programs
- Job referrals by employment agencies
- Job advertisements in newspapers and media outlets
The poster also highlights the categories and characteristics protected under Maryland law. Employers cannot discriminate in employment based on the following:
- Race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, or sexual orientation
- Gender identity or expression
- Physical or mental disability
- National origin, ethnicity, ancestry
- Genetic information
In addition, the poster reminds employees that retaliation is unlawful. Employers may not interfere with or retaliate against workers for filing complaints, testifying, or otherwise asserting their rights under anti-discrimination laws. All complaints filed with MCCR are confidential until certified for public hearing or trial, providing protection and privacy for individuals who come forward.
While Maryland’s anti-discrimination laws generally apply to businesses with 15 or more employees, all businesses in Maryland with 1 or more employees must comply with the anti-harassment provisions of these laws and should also display the required poster.
Employer Takeaways
All Maryland employers covered by anti-harassment and anti-discrimination laws must replace the prior version of the state’s required Employment Discrimination poster with the newly updated poster as soon as possible. Employers should also review the Maryland OSHA Poster for updated workplace safety requirements. Failure to do so could be viewed as a demonstration of non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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