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§ 19-1911. Employer immunity from liability

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--General

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 19. Health Care Facilities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 19. Adult Dependent Care Programs--Criminal History Records Checks and Background Checks (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Health - General, § 19-1911
§ 19-1911. Employer immunity from liability
Currentness
In general
(a) An employer providing a reference for employment under this subtitle and acting in good faith may not be held liable for disclosing any information about the job performance or the reason for termination of employment of an employee or former employee of the employer.
Actions not in good faith
(b) An employer providing a reference under this subtitle shall be presumed to be acting in good faith unless it is shown by clear and convincing evidence that the employer:
(1) Acted with actual malice toward the employee or former employee; or
(2) Intentionally or recklessly disclosed false information about the employee or former employee.

Credits

Added by Acts 1996, c. 572, § 1, eff. July 1, 1996.
MD Code, Health - General, § 19-1911, MD HEALTH GEN § 19-1911
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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