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...
On Monday, October 10, 2022, we celebrated World Mental Health Day to raise awareness of mental health issues worldwide and mobilize efforts to support mental health. Stigma and discrimination continue to be barriers to social inclusion and access...
Sexual harassment is more common than most people realize. Yet, certain sectors of the professional world are more susceptible than others to this type of egregious behavior. Amongst them is the fast-food industry. Restaurants in general are problematic when it comes...
What is the CROWN Act? The CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) was first introduced to Congress in March of 2019. The goal of the Act is to promote equity and inclusivity within the workplace environment, specifically prohibiting...
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...
A company that refuses to hire qualified job applicants because of their race, gender, age or religious beliefs is violating federal and Maryland employment laws. But there are subtler ways that employers can discriminate illegally. One such tactic is to...
Freedman Law, LLC is pleased to announce that our client recently prevailed, winning a full recovery, after a two-day trial in Baltimore, Maryland. Following a full trial on the merits before the National Labor Relations Board, the Honorable Arthur J. Amchan held that...
Nonbinary Pronoun Usage in the Workplace: Promoting Inclusivity According to a recent study, an estimated 11 percent of individuals who identify as LGBTQ in the United States (i.e., approximately 1.2 million people) also identify as non-binary. It is...
Maryland Enacts New State Paid Family and Medical Leave Entitlement Maryland recently joined nine other states (and the District of Columbia) in providing employees in the state with a right to paid family and medical leave. Although employer contributions to the paid...
The #metoo movement has had a powerful impact on the employment landscape. Thousands of courageous sexual harassment victims around the country have come forward and spoken out against this pervasive problem. More than ever, society is sending a strong message that...