Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 9-1105 : LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT — WORKERS' COMPENSATION — PROHIBITED ACTS; PENALTIES —1105 - Discharge of employee for filing claim
(a) An employer may not discharge a covered employee from employment solely because the covered employee files a claim for compensation under this title.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.