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Commercial Non-Discrimination Policy for State Contracts
"It is the policy of the State not to enter into a contract with any business entity that has discriminated in the solicitation, selection, hiring, or commercial treatment of vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, or commercial customers on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or on the basis of disability or any otherwise unlawful use of characteristics regarding the vendor's, supplier's, or commercial customer's employees or owners." State Finance & Procurement Article, § 19-101, Annotated Code of Maryland
How MCCR Can Help
If you believe that actions have been taken against you based on a discriminatory animus, it is imperative that you contact our agency immediately to initiate an inquiry so that we can assist you in determining if you have been a victim of commercial discrimination. Our trained Intake Staff will guide you through the intake process and, through a series of questions and interviews, help you analyze your situation to determine if the actions taken against you meet the threshold of being considered discriminatory.
Harassment on the basis of a protected class (above, such as sexual harassment), and retaliation for filing a complaint or being involved in the investigation are both prohibited under law and enforced by MCCR.
The statute of limitations to file a complaint with MCCR alleging unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in violation of the State's commercial non-discrimination policy is 6 months from the date of the alleged discriminatory act.
Accessibility
MCCR undertakes every effort to make all of our documents and services available and accessible to the public. For example, Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) services are available upon request for individuals with limited English proficiency, or who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing. MCCR will also assist with securing an interpreter free-of-charge if requested in advance of an appointment. MCCR offices are accessible to those with mobility limitations. We welcome your request for an accommodation when utilizing MCCR's services. To request an accommodation, please contact MCCR at 410-767-8600 or [email protected].
How to File a Complaint with MCCR
If you believe you are a victim of unlawful discrimination and you wish to file a complaint, our Intake Unit is ready to assist you. The first step in MCCR's complaint process is to submit a complaint inquiry, often referred to as a Preliminary Questionnaire ("PQ").