Fired for "Poor Performance" After Raising Workplace Concerns? Employers often use "performance issues" as a pretext to disguise discrimination, retaliation, or wage dispute backlash. If your termination feels unjustified or legally improper, our Maryland employment lawyers are here to review...
Read MoreSexual harassment was once hidden and sometimes accepted form of discrimination. But due to a number of high-profile cases coming to light over the past few years and the recent #MeToo movement, victims of sexual harassment have found a voice....
Read MoreJoyce Smithey Interview by Employment Authority Several businesses have already cut ties with workers who took part in Wednesday's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, and while sacking someone for something they did outside of work could give...Read More
Read MoreJoyce Smithey Interview by Employment Authority Many questions continue to swirl after an armed mob forced a lockdown Wednesday on Capitol Hill, including whether workers should get paid for the time they spent sheltering during the emergency....Read More
Read MoreFacing Workplace Harassment or Bias Based on Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation? The Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act safeguards employees against discriminatory hiring, firing, and hostile environments. Let our experienced employment lawyers guide you through state and federal protections to...
Read MoreTelecommuting or working from home has been a growing movement in recent years. Many employers have found that they can cut costs as well as increase productivity by letting certain employees work from home. For their part, many employees embrace...
Read MoreIf you have been fired for what you feel is an unjust reason, you may wonder if there is legal action you can take to help get your job back or to compensate you for the wages you lost while...
Read MoreAlthough sexual harassment in the workplace is nothing new, the fact that it continues to be an issue in America may be surprising to some in the light of things like the #MeToo movement and other high-profile cases of recent...
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Read MoreSometimes bias hides in plain sight. A job offer that an employer withdraws without explanation. A promotion that never comes. A review that suddenly turns critical after years of strong performance. These moments can feel personal, but they often point...
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