(a) An employer may not: (1) violate any provision of this subtitle; (2) hinder, delay, or otherwise interfere with the Commissioner or an authorized representative of the Commissioner in the enforcement of this subtitle; or (3) discharge or otherwise discriminate against an employee because the employee: (i) has requested or taken parental leave authorized under this subtitle; (ii) makes a complaint to the employer, the Secretary, or another person; (iii) brings an action under this subtitle or a proceeding that relates to the subject of this subtitle or causes the action or proceeding to be brought; or (iv) has testified or will testify in an action under this subtitle or a proceeding that relates to the subject of this subtitle. (b) The Commissioner may bring an action for injunctive relief and damages against a person who violates subsection (a)(1) or (3) of this section.
Maryland Legal Code