Maryland § 2-305
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-305, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-305.
(a) This section applies to all employees of all units in the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches of State government, including all units with independent personnel systems except for the Department of Transportation and the University System of Maryland.
(b) During any stage of a State employee's complaint, grievance, or other administrative or legal action that concerns State employment, the employee may not be subjected to coercion, discrimination, interference, reprisal, or restraint by or initiated on behalf of the employer solely as a result of that employee's pursuit of the grievance, complaint, or action.
(c) A State employee may not intentionally take or assist in taking an act of coercion, discrimination, interference, reprisal, or restraint against another employee solely as a result of that employee's pursuit of a grievance, complaint, or other administrative or legal action that concerns State employment.
(d) An employee who violates subsection (c) of this section is subject to disciplinary action, including the termination of State employment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-305
What does Maryland Code § 2-305 cover?
Section 2-305 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 § 2-305?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 2-305" (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 § 2-305 apply to my situation?
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