Hard-working employees deserve to be paid for their efforts, especially if they put in hours above and beyond their normal shift. Employers also benefit when a worker puts in more hours than are expected. Maryland law and federal law recognize that some categories of...
In Maryland, workers who are not paid the wages they are entitled to under the law must understand that they have the right to file a claim about it. This is often viewed as a simple failure to pay workers on time and in full based on the minimum wage, but there are...
Being pregnant has its own challenges, but the difficulties can be exacerbated when your employer uses your condition to discriminate against you. You’d think that with state and federal protections, as well as an increased public awareness of workplace...
Time Off Work to Vote: The State of Maryland allows employees to take time off from work to vote without fear of retaliation. In accordance with Maryland law, employees must be allowed to take up to two hours off to vote unless the employee already has at least two...
In Maryland and Virginia, the federal government is a large-scale employer. Since the area is so close to the power hub of Washington, D.C., it is natural that there will be an extensive array of federal agencies that employ a wide swath of people. Although working in...
As a federal employee, you have a number of workplace protections. Among them are the standard protections from employment discrimination on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, and national origin that those who work in the private sector enjoy. These...
Hollywood, tech, and media aren't the only industries in the spotlight for rampant sexual harassment. Countless hourly fast-food workers continue to come forward after facing sexual misconduct from managers, coworkers and customers. Women are most often the victims A...
Many employees who feel mistreated fear speaking up against these actions due to the possibility of workplace retaliation. While a demotion or termination might be the most dramatic workplace retaliation, there are numerous examples that are more insidious or hidden...
No one wants to experience getting fired, but it may be the better option between getting fired and quitting. Before you quit and expect to be able to file for unemployment, you should know how the end of your job can impact your chances of earning unemployment. While...
No employee should have to suffer the effects of discrimination at work, or feel that their workplace is a hostile environment where they cannot fulfill their work duties in peace. Unfortunately, employees sometimes find themselves forced to report their employers to...