What are the laws in Maryland regarding pregnancy discrimination in employment?
The Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act, Title VII, and the Family Medical Leave Act provide protections against pregnancy discrimination. In Maryland, disabilities caused or contributed to by pregnancy or childbirth, are considered to be temporary disabilities for all job-related purposes. Written and unwritten employment policies and practices apply to disabilities due to pregnancy or childbirth in the same manner they apply to other temporary disabilities subject to the provisions of this act. Does the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act apply to my employer? The Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act applies to almost all Maryland employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations. This law does not cover private membership clubs (other than labor unions) and elected officials. It also does not include religious corporations, associations, educational institutions or societies with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion or sexual orientation to
