1. (a) An employer may not:

   1. (1) violate any provision of this subtitle;
   2. (2) hinder, delay, or otherwise interfere with the Commissioner or an authorized representative of the Commissioner in the enforcement of this subtitle; or

   3. (3) discharge or otherwise discriminate against an employee because the employee:

      1. (i) has requested or taken parental leave authorized under this subtitle;
      2. (ii) makes a complaint to the employer, the Secretary, or another person;
      3. (iii) brings an action under this subtitle or a proceeding that relates to the subject of this subtitle or causes the action or proceeding to be brought; or
      4. (iv) has testified or will testify in an action under this subtitle or a proceeding that relates to the subject of this subtitle.
2. (b) The Commissioner may bring an action for injunctive relief and damages against a person who violates subsection (a)(1) or (3) of this section.

Added by Acts 2014, c. 333, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2014, c. 334, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014.