What are some examples of discrimination in hiring or promotion?
Even though there have not been cases brought under Maryland law dealing with discrimination in hiring and promotion, these are some likely examples of what would be considered discrimination in hiring and promotion: When someone of the opposite sex is hired or promoted, but had fewer qualifications for the job; Being told that the employer is looking for someone of the opposite sex to fill the position; or In a job interview, the employer asks many questions about marriage and family to female applicants deliberately to discriminate against the woman if she has family obligations. Who enforces Maryland discrimination in hiring and promotion law? The Maryland Commission on Human Relations (MCHR) enforces state laws dealing with discrimination in employment, including sex discrimination in hiring and promotion. Does it matter when I suffered discrimination in hiring or promotion? The claim must be filed with the MCHR within six months of the date that the last discriminatory act or even
