Employer Retaliation For Subpoena

Summary

Maryland law prohibits employer retaliation against employees attending court under a subpoena, as outlined in the Maryland Annotated Code, Labor and Employment Article, § 3-901. Review your employment contract and company policies. Consider filing a complaint with the Maryland Department of Labor if your rights are violated.

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What law prohibits this?
In Maryland, the law that generally prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for attending court when subpoenaed is covered under the Maryland Annotated Code, Labor and Employment Article, § *-*. This section addresses protections for employees who need to fulfill jury duty or other court obligations.
Can you cite the exact law?
In Maryland, the law that protects employees from being penalized for attending court under a subpoena is found in the Maryland Annotated Code, Labor and Employment Article, § *-*. This section prohibits employer retaliation related to fulfilling legal obligations like jury duty or responding to subpoenas.