State reference · MD
Maryland ADA + employment hiring law
Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act, Md. Code, State Gov't § 20-601 et seq.. Enforced by Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act is codified at Md. Code, State Gov't § 20-601 et seq..
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR)
Agency website: https://mccr.maryland.gov/
MCCR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
15+ employees under Md. Code § 20-601(d).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Maryland case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Maryland-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Maryland?
Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act, codified at Md. Code, State Gov't § 20-601 et seq.. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Maryland?
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR). MCCR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Maryland?
15+ employees under Md. Code § 20-601(d).
How does Maryland interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Maryland employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. MCCR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Maryland statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: Md. Code, State Gov't § 20-601 et seq.. Agency: Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) at https://mccr.maryland.gov/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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