Maryland § 16-215
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 16-215, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-215.
(a) An employee organization may not:
(1) interfere with, coerce, or restrain an employee in the exercise of the employee’s rights under this subtitle;
(2) cause or attempt to cause the Commission to discriminate against an employee in the exercise of the employee’s rights under this subtitle;
(3) coerce, discipline, fine, or attempt to coerce a member of an employee organization as punishment or reprisal;
(4) coerce, discipline, fine, or attempt to coerce a member of an employee organization for the purpose of impeding the member’s work performance;
(5) refuse to negotiate in good faith with the Commission as required by this subtitle; or
(6) fail or refuse to cooperate in impasse procedures and impasse decisions as required by this subtitle.
(b) Only an eligible employee may file an unfair labor charge against an employee organization for a violation of subsection (a)(3) or (4) of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 16-215
What does Maryland Code § 16-215 cover?
Section 16-215 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 16-215?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 16-215" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 16-215 apply to my situation?
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