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...
Effective October 1, 2022, Maryland Senate Bill 450 (SB 450) revised the definition of sexual harassment in the workplace for Maryland employees and employers. Before this new law, the State of Maryland followed the federal definitions of “harassment” and...
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...
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...