Maryland does recognize some implied contracts based on provisions of employee manuals. However, an express disclaimer will relieve the employer of any contractual obligations under the contract. It does direct you to the proper sources for further information. Much of the information in the handbook is taken from the WSSC Personnel Policy and Benefit Programs Manual. All supervisors should have a copy.
Copies are available at most work locations for employee review.
Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment at Exhibit 7. Id. at Exhibit 8. Based upon the expressed disclaimers in both the employee handbook and the policy manual, this court finds that the employee handbook is not a contract under Maryland law and therefore will grant summary judgment for WSSC on this claim. F. Violation of Montgomery County Code Plaintiff brings a final claim under Md. Ann. While, as a state agency, WSSC may even be immune from suit under this provision, the court need not reach that issue because Plaintiff failed to comply with the explicit administrative requirements of the statute.