Protecting Your Civil Rights
Explore ways that Maryland protects you from unlawful discrimination.
Protecting You at Work
Maryland assures all people equal opportunity in receiving employment and in all labor management-union relations.
Protecting Your Access to Housing
Maryland prohibits discriminatory practices with respect to residential housing by any person, in order to protect and ensure the peace, health, safety, prosperity, and general welfare for all.
Protecting Your Access to Public Accommodations
Maryland law protects your right to equal access in all places of public accommodation - from hotels to movie theaters to swimming pools - regardless of race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected characteristics.
Anti-discrimination and Compliance
Promote knowledge of anti-discrimination practices
Learn about issues affecting equal access and opportunity in Maryland, and find tools to educate others to fight discrimination.
Compliance best practices for business
Access resources to understand employment rights, how to comply with Maryland's anti-discrimination laws, and to protect your reputation.
Education & outreach
Explore events, programs, and resources for improving civil rights across Maryland
Learn how you can make an impact
Strengthen your organization, business, and community with greater knowledge and best practices in upholding Maryland's civil rights laws. Join our e-mail list to learn about upcoming events, training, and other announcements.