Employment - Harassment and Intimidation - Reporting

HB 1548 establishes new requirements for reporting workplace harassment and intimidation in Maryland. It requires employees to report incidents to their employer, the Commissioner of Labor and Industry using a standardized form, or through an electronic tip program. Employers must report verified incidents to the Commissioner, and all information shared through these channels is protected as confidential. The bill directly affects all employers and employees covered under Maryland's labor laws, including government workers, temporary help agencies, and taxicab drivers. It creates concrete reporting mechanisms to improve workplace psychological safety without changing existing penalties for harassment.