Jan 114 minRetaliation in the workplace—a guide for Maryland employeesRetaliation in the workplace occurs when an employer punishes an employee for exercising protected rights. Laws prohibiting retaliation...
Jun 9, 20223 minStatutes of limitation in Maryland employment cases—a guideIt's one of the most important questions you can ask an employment lawyer—how long do I have to file my case? Depending on whether you...
May 4, 20223 minIt's intern season—here's how to avoid getting sued by yoursAt the Employment Law Center of Maryland, the approach of summer means sunshine, humidity—and dozens of calls from interns with wage,...
Mar 10, 20223 minWhat is the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights?Most workers have heard of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC. Far fewer are aware of the Maryland Commission on...
Jan 5, 20224 minDo I need to file an EEOC complaint?The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, is the federal agency charged with administering and enforcing civil rights...
Oct 10, 20214 minThe fine print—understanding severance agreementsIf you've been offered a severance agreement, you absolutely need to have an employment lawyer to review it. While a nice chunk of change...
Sep 27, 20213 minYou'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...
Sep 9, 20215 minWhen 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?...