| Update Applicable to: | Effective date |
| All employers with at least 1 worker who performs work, at least in part, in the state | October 1, 2024 |
What happened?
On April 25, 2024, the Maryland legislature passed a bill that alters certain provisions of law prohibiting employment discrimination based on sex and gender identity to also prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation
What are the details?
The bill modifies the law to explicitly prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. This ensures that employers cannot discriminate based on an individual’s sexual orientation.
Business Considerations
- Employers should review current employment policies and update them.
- Employers should provide training and communicate the changes to all employees, ensuring they understand their rights.
- Employers should establish a clear mechanism for reporting instances of discrimination.
- Employers should take immediate and appropriate action when a complaint is made.
- Employers should keep thorough records of all actions taken in response to complaints.
Source References
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