We have launched a new user system and you need to reset your password to claim your free account. This only applies if you were already receiving email updates from us. If you can already log into your account, please disregard this message.

Maryland Free Printable Labor Law Posters Posters Maryland Employment Discrimination is Unlawful (Poster-Color) Required

 Employment Discrimination is Unlawful (Poster-Color) PDF

The Employment Discrimination is Unlawful (Poster-Color) is a labor law posters poster by the Maryland Department Of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. This is a mandatory posting for all employers in Maryland, and businesses who fail to comply may be subject to fines or sanctions.

This poster must be posted in a conspicuous place where all employees will see it. This poster describes what employers and labor organizations cannot do with regard to potential and current employees/members of their organization. This poster also details what would qualify as an employer retaliating against an employer for filing an employment discrimination claim and how to file for an employment discrimination claim.


MD All-In-One Labor Poster: Instead of printing out dozens of posters, employers can also purchase an all-in-one poster that covers both Maryland and Federal poster requirements by clicking here .

State of Maryland
Commission on Civil Rights
6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 900 Baltimore, MD 21202-1631	
What Am I Protected From?	
You are protected from unlawful discrimination from the following employment-related practices:
•	 Employers cannot discriminate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, upgrading/promoting, setting work 
conditions, and discharging an employee.
•	 Labor organizations cannot deny membership to qualified persons or discriminate in apprenticeship programs.
•	 Employment agencies cannot discriminate in job referrals, ask discriminatory pre-employment questions, or 
circulate information that unlawfully limits employment.
•	 Newspapers and other media cannot publish job advertisements that discriminate.	
Main: (410) 767-8600  |  Toll Free: 1 (800) 637-6247  |  TTY: (410) 333-1737  |  Fax: (410) 333-1841
[email protected]  |  www.mccr.maryland.gov	
What If My Employer Retaliates?
Retaliation is also prohibited under the law when you exercise your rights to seek relief and redress.  If an 
employee decides to file an employment discrimination complaint, an employer may not:
•	Interfere with;
•	 Restrain;
•	 Deny the exercise; or
•	 Deny the attempt to exercise the right.
Any form of retaliation is grounds to file a Complaint of Discrimination with the Maryland Commission on Civil 
Rights (MCCR).	
What If I Am A Victim Of Discrimination?	
If you believe your rights under the law have been violated, you must file a complaint with MCCR 300 days of 
the alleged act of discrimination.  A trained Civil Rights Officer will work with you to discuss what happened 
and determine if there is reason to believe a discriminatory violation occurred.  You can reach MCCR by phone, 
email, fax, letter, or walk-in.  All procedures by MCCR are confidential until your case is certified for public 
hearing or trial.  	
Employment	
Discrimination	
is Unlawful	
How Does The Law Protect Me?
State Government Article, §20-602 of the Annotated Code of Maryland provides every Marylander equal protection 
in employment regardless of: RaceSex
Age
Ethnicity Ancestry or National Origin
Religion
Physical or Mental Disability Color Marital Status
Sexual Orientation Gender Identity
Genetic Information

Other Maryland Labor Law Posters 4 PDFS

There are an additional 24 optional and mandatory Maryland labor law posters that may be relevant to your business. Be sure to also print all relevant state labor law posters, as well as all mandatory federal labor law posters.


View all 25 Maryland labor law posters


Get a 2025 Maryland all-in-one labor law poster

Instead of printing out pages of mandatory Maryland and Federal labor law posters, you can purchase a professional, laminated all-in-one labor law poster that guarantees compliance with all Maryland and federal posting requirements. Fully updated for 2025!

Get 2025 All-In-One Poster Now


Poster Sources:

Disclaimer:

While we do our best to keep our list of Maryland labor law posters up to date and complete, we cannot be held liable for errors or omissions. Is the poster on this page out-of-date or not working? Please let us know and we will fix it ASAP.

** This Document Provided By LaborPosters.org **
Source: http://www.laborposters.org/maryland/172-maryland-employment-discrimination-poster.htm