Maryland law makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, , color, ancestry or national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic identity, gender identity, disability, or genetic information. You should also check with your city or county to see if you live and/or work in a city or county with a local anti-discrimination ordinance. Some cities and counties in Maryland have agencies that process claims under local ordinances and may be able to assist you. These agencies are often called the "Human Rights Commission," "Human Relations Commission," or the "Civil Rights Commission." While some county information is included below, you may also need to check your local telephone directory or government web site for further information. In addition, if you work for the state government or a local government, special anti-discrimination laws and remedies may apply to you. In Howard County, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, handicap, color, sex, national origin, age, occupation, marital status, political opinion, sexual orientation, personal appearance, familial status or source of income. In Montgomery County, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, age, national origin, marital status, handicap, sexual orientation, and genetic status. In Prince Georges County, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, occupation, marital status, political opinion, personal appearance, physical or mental handicap, criminal record, or sexual orientation. If you live outside these counties, check with your city or county for further information.  In Baltimore County, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, physical or mental handicap, color, sex, national origin, age, and marital status.  In Frederick County, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status or disability.