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You're entitled to be paid out for your vacation time—but there's a catch.

Here's a question we get a lot at the Employment Law Center of Maryland: "do they have to pay me for my unused vacation time?" The short...

What exactly is a "hostile work environment?"

Having a jerk for a boss does not necessarily mean that you're in a "hostile work environment." But, we all recognize that workplace...

When is it time to contact an employment lawyer?

When it's time to fight for your workplace rights, it's time to contact an employment lawyer. What exactly does an employment lawyer do?...

Permanent telework can be a reasonable accommodation under the ADA

With the ongoing pandemic, a lot of employees (and even some employers) want permanent telework to be the new norm. But with vaccines now...

Wrongful termination—the difference between unfair and illegal

Many terminations are unfair. But when does an unfair termination become an illegal termination? The first thing to know is that...

Maryland's new sexual harassment law—two years on, what's changed?

Since October 1, 2018, the “Disclosing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Act of 2018” has been enforceable law in Maryland. This...

No, your employer can't withhold your last paycheck

It doesn't matter how or why you were terminated—a Maryland employer cannot legally withhold your last paycheck. At the Employment Law...

What does Maryland's new "ban the box" law actually do?

As of February 29, 2020, Maryland employers may no longer ask about an individual's criminal record prior to their first in-person...

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