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§ 3-916. Bad faith complaints prohibited

West's Annotated Code of MarylandLabor and EmploymentEffective: October 1, 2009

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Labor and Employment
Title 3. Employment Standards and Conditions (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 9. Workplace Fraud (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2009
MD Code, Labor and Employment, § 3-916
§ 3-916. Bad faith complaints prohibited
Currentness
In general
(a) A person may not:
(1) make or cause to be made a groundless or malicious complaint to the Commissioner or an authorized representative of the Commissioner;
(2) in bad faith, bring an action under this subtitle or a proceeding related to the subject of this subtitle; or
(3) in bad faith, testify in an action under this subtitle or a proceeding related to the subject of this subtitle.
Investigation
(b) The Commissioner shall investigate any allegations that a person has violated any provision of this section.
Penalty
(c)(1) If the Commissioner determines that a person has violated any provision of this section, that person may be subject to an administrative penalty of up to $1,000, assessed by the Commissioner.
(2) A sanction under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be subject to the notice and hearing requirements of § 3-906 of this subtitle.
(3) If the person found in violation of this section is a person alleged to be employed by the respondent, the Commissioner shall disclose the identity of the complainant.
Attorney fees
(d) Any person who must defend an action taken as a result of a groundless or malicious complaint may be entitled to recover attorneys' fees.

Credits

Added by Acts 2009, c. 188, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009.
MD Code, Labor and Employment, § 3-916, MD LABOR & EMPLY § 3-916
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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