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Maryland Commission on Civil Rights State Gov. Art., Title 20
MCCR 101
Presenter: Glendora C. Hughes
General Counsel
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Discrimination Protections
• Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) enforces the State’s anti-discrimination law: State Government Article, Title 20, Annotated Code of MD
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Title 20 protects Marylanders against discrimination in
• Employment
• Housing
• Public Accommodations
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Persons are protected against unlawful discrimination because of :
• Race • Color • Religion • Sex • National Origin • Familial Status (Housing
Only) • Marital Status
• Physical and Mental Disabilities
• Age (Employment & Pubic Accommodations)
• Sexual Orientation • Genetic Information
(Employment Only) • Gender Identity
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Complaint Process Rules of Procedure - COMAR 14.03.01
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Filing Complaints
• A complaint may be initiated in-person, in writing, by phone, by fax, by email or by filling out an on-line form www.mccr.maryland.gov
• Intake will contact the complaining party for in-depth interview.
• If MCCR has jurisdiction, the complaint states a claim and is timely, it is authorized for investigation.
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Investigation Process
• Investigates complaints of discrimination from individuals • Performs Systemic Investigations of organizations where
patterns and practices of discrimination are reported or discovered
• Attempts to resolve complaints with the goal of eliminating discrimination
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Investigation Process
• Fact Finding Conferences • Information Request • Document Request • Interview Witnesses • Subpoena Power • Injunctions • Pre-Determination Settlements 5/12/2015 Maryland Commission on Civil Rights 8
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Investigation Process
• Written Findings of “no probable cause” or “probable cause”
• Reconsideration
• Substantial Weight Review (EEOC)
• Conciliation
• Certification for Public Hearing (Litigation)
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How MCCR Resolves Complaints
• Attempts to settle complaints before they are litigated
• Offers free mediation services which, when successful, have a positive impact on the entire organization
• If conciliation attempts fail, the MCCR proceeds to litigation
• MCCR litigates on behalf of the the State and does not represent the Complainant.
• However, MCCR is litigating the complaint and the Complainant is a necessary witness.
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MCCR INVESTIGATIONS Case Processing
INTAKE
INVESTIGATION Expedited Process JURISDICTION
FACT FINDING CONFERENCE PROBABLE CAUSE
Successful Conciliation
CONCILIATION FAILS Cert, for Public Hearing
LITIGATION
CASE CLOSURES
Pre-Determination Settlement
Administrative Closure
No Probable Cause
Forward to Investigations
MEDIATION
CASE CLOSED Settlement Unsuccessful
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Litigation
• Administrative Hearing at the Office of Administrative Hearings
• Civil Action in State circuit court brought by MCCR
• Private Civil Action filed by complainant without MCCR
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MCCR LITIGATION LITIGATION OPTIONS
Private Right of Action
Civil Action by MCCR
Administrative Hearing
OAH
Administrative Exhaustion 180 Days
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Election/ 30 Days
File in State Court/ 60 Days
No Election OAH
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APPELLATE REVIEW OAH
ALJ Decision & Order
Complainant Prevails Appeal
(by Resp./Cplt. Or MCHR)
Respondent Prevails
Respondent Obeys Order
Commission Appeal Board Review
State Circuit Court Appeal
Court of Special Appeals
Cert. Granted by Court of Appeals
Order Dismisses Complaint
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APPELLATE REVIEW Circuit Court
Circuit Court Jury Trial
Court of Special Appeals
Court of Appeals Cert. Granted
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Employment Discrimination State Gov. Art. §§20-606, 20-607
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DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
• Unlawful Employment Practices for an Employer to: • Fail or refuse to hire or to discharge;
• Change compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment;
• Limit, segregate or classify employees or applicants;
• (Employment agency) fail or refuse to refer; or
• (Labor organization) to exclude or expel from membership.
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DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
• Unlawful Employment Practice for an Employer to: • Preclude performance or deny admission to apprenticeship
or training programs under its control;
• Advertise in a discriminatory manner;
• Retaliate; or
• Treat disability due to pregnancy or childbirth differently from any other temp. disability.
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DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
• Not an Unlawful Employment Practice
• Establish dress and grooming standards • Bona fide occupational qualification
(BFOQ) • Educational institutions to hire persons of a
particular religion • Not required to grant preferential treatment
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Housing Discrimination
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Classes Protected under Federal Law Title VIII
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The Fair Housing Act and its amendments identify these protected classes:(Also covered under State Law) Race Color Religion Sex Handicap (Disability) Familial Status National Origin
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Additional Coverage under STATE & LOCAL LAW
• State: • Marital Status • Sexual Orientation • Gender Identity (October 1, 2014)
• Local: • Source of Income • Occupation • Political Affiliation • Personal Appearance
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PROTECTED CLASS- FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
State Government Article, § 20-701(e) – (f)
• Parents or persons with legal custody of children under 18 living with the parent.
• Children with designee of parent. • Person who is pregnant or getting custody of a child under 18. • Exemptions:
• Solely occupied-62 or older • 80% occupied 55 or older
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UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICES
State Government Article, §§20-705–708 & 1103
COMAR 14.03.04.04-.07, .09 & .17
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UNLAWFUL DISCRIMNATORY HOUSING PRACTICES
• Denying or refusing to rent; • Denying or refusing to sell; • Treating applicants differently; • Treating applicants differently in terms and conditions; • Advertising with illegal preferences;
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UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICES
• Providing false information about availability; • Harassing or intimidating people from exercising their rights; • Blockbusting; • Imposing different terms of financing because of a particular
class; and • Denying or applying different terms for real estate services—
brokering or multiple listing.
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Conclusion
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MCCR Services and Activities
• Complaint Investigation • Mediation • Education, Technical Assistance and Outreach • Offices throughout the State
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Training and Outreach
• Free Training • Cultural Diversity
• Sexual Harassment
• Sexual Orientation
• Discrimination Law
• Hate Crimes Response and Prevention
• Conflict Resolution
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Visit MCCR on line: http://www.mccr.maryland.gov
• Filing a Complaint
• Links to COMAR and Title 20
• Annual Reports
• Brochures and Guidance
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State-Wide Locations 1-800-637-6247
• Main Office
6 St. Paul Street. 9th Fl
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-767-8600
• Western Maryland Office Elizabeth Hager Center
14 N. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-797-8521
• Southern Maryland Office Joseph D. Carter Center
P.O. Box 653
Leonardtown, MD 20650
301-475-4118
Salisbury District Court
Multi-Purpose Center
201 Baptist Street, Suite 33
Salisbury, MD 21801
410-548-3243
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