Maryland Code, STATE FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT 18-107
Terms Used In Maryland Code, STATE FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT 18-107
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
(b) A written or oral complaint or statement made by an employee under this title is confidential and may not be disclosed to the employer without the consent of the employee.
(c) An employer subject to this title shall allow the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee access to a work site and payroll records, and allow an opportunity to interview employees for purposes of enforcing this title.
(d) (1) Within 30 days after completing an investigation, the Commissioner shall issue an order for a hearing.
(2) Within 30 days before the hearing, the Commissioner shall serve, personally or by mail, written notice of the hearing on all interested parties.
(3) The notice shall include:
(i) a statement of facts disclosed in the investigation; and
(ii) the time and place of the hearing.
(4) In conducting a hearing, the Commissioner may:
(i) subpoena witnesses;
(ii) administer oaths; and
(iii) compel the production of records, books, papers, and other evidence.
(e) (1) Within 30 days after the conclusion of the hearing, the Commissioner shall:
(i) issue a determination; and
(ii) serve, personally or by mail, each interested party with a copy of the determination.
(2) If the Commissioner finds a violation of this title, the Commissioner shall determine the amount of restitution and liquidated damages to be assessed under § 18-108 of this title.
(3) On receipt of the determination, the employer shall pay the affected employees the amount due in accordance with the Commissioner’s determination.