Q: if I was laid off from work, is it legal for the employers to put an ad out hiring for my same position?
A: There is nothing inherently unlawful about the above situation. Since Maryland is an at-will employment state, you can be laid off or terminated at any time and for any reason or no reason at all, as long as the reason isn't discriminatory. So in your situation, the answer to your question will depend on why you were laid off in the first place. If you believe you were chosen for layoff based on your race, sex, age (if you're over 40), disability, or religion, then you may have a claim for discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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