Section 3-707 - Interpreters. - Maryland Statutes

§ 3-707. Interpreters.
 

(a)  Scope.- This section applies to a proceeding before an administrative or executive board or any similar body provided by an employer, employee organization, or union to hear employee grievances. 

(b)  Request.-  

(1) At any proceeding, a deaf employee may request an interpreter. 

(2) The request must be in writing and submitted at least 5 days before the proceeding begins. 

(c)  Notice to employee.- The employer, employee organization, or union shall notify the deaf employee in writing of the right granted by this section as soon as it is possible or at least 8 days before the hearing begins. 

(d)  Selection of interpreter.-  

(1) If an interpreter is requested under this section, the employer, employee organization, or union shall request the Department of Disabilities to assist in locating a qualified interpreter to assist at the hearing. 

(2) The Department of Disabilities shall promptly assist in locating an interpreter. 

(e)  Duties of interpreter.- The interpreter shall facilitate communication between the affected parties, subject to the code of ethics of the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. 

(f)  Cost.- The cost of the interpreter's services shall be divided equally between the employer and the union or employee organization. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 30, § 2A; 1997, ch. 31, § 1; 2004, ch. 425, § 8; 2005, ch. 25, § 1.]