Note: Maryland employment anti-discrimination law applies only to those employers with 15 or more employees. The employee may also file a complaint with the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).The law prohibits discrimination in hiring, firing, compensation, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment. Employees in or applicants to the Judicial Branch who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint. The MCCR enforces Maryland employees' rights against discrimination in the workplace. The Maryland Job Applicant Fairness Act makes it illegal for most employers to require a credit check for job applicants. There are federal antidiscrimination laws that cover employees in the state of Maryland, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.