Maryland § 7-605
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 7-605, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-605.
(a) The rights, benefits, and other employee protective conditions and remedies of § 13(c) of the federal Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as determined by the Secretary of Labor, apply to the operation by the Administration of the transit facilities owned or controlled by it and to any contract or other arrangement for the operation of those transit facilities.
(b) (1) If the Administration operates any transit facility or makes any contractual or other arrangement for the operation of any transit facility, the Administration shall do whatever is necessary to give employees of affected mass transportation systems, in accordance with seniority, the first opportunity for reasonably comparable employment in any available nonsupervisory job as to those operations for which they can qualify after a reasonable training period.
(2) This employment may not result in:
(i) Any worsening of the employee’s position from that which he enjoyed in his former employment; or
(ii) Any loss of wages, hours, working conditions, seniority, fringe benefits, or related rights or privileges.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 7-605
What does Maryland Code § 7-605 cover?
Section 7-605 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 § 7-605?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 7-605" (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 § 7-605 apply to my situation?
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