What is an illegal way of hiring or promoting employees under Maryland law?
The Maryland Human Rights Commission section on Illegal Employment Practices states that it is illegal to refuse to hire someone because of their sex. It states “It shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employer to fail or refuse to hire … any individual …because of such individual’s … sex It is also illegal to refuse to promote or deprive someone of employment opportunities because of their sex. An employer may not divide up the workforce or be biased in such a way that would deny women the opportunity to move ahead in the workplace. 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 oppos
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