The transactional relationship between you and an employer should be a simple exchange: Your employer needs to compensate you each time you perform work for it. But what happens when your work obligations incur costs or require you to spend...
Read MoreMed school taught you a lot. But did you learn how to negotiate a physician employment contract? Especially your first one? If not, understand that it ’s far too easy to screw up things you may not even realize you’re...
Read MoreReport an employer to the Department of Labor by first identifying the violation type and contacting the correct agency, such as OSHA for safety issues or the Wage and Hour Division for pay concerns. Document incidents, speak to a lawyer,...
Read MoreWhether you intend to stay at your current company for a few years or forever, it is always essential to understand what happens to your equity when you leave a company. The truth is that unforeseen things happen, and being...
Read MoreFor much of Maryland, last week was simply the first week in April. In Annapolis, however, the week was about one thing and one thing only – the fate of legislation. Between end-of-session parties and fire trucks on State Circle...
Read MoreIf you are wondering what your rights might be if you are the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace but not a permanent employee, you have come to the right place. While most federal and state employment laws, such...
Read MoreIf you employ on-call workers for some period of time during the work week, you will want to have a strong understanding of employee rights during on-call employment. Business owners, human resources professionals, and operations managers need to be aware...
Read MoreSometimes, businesses, organizations, and agencies engage in practices that violate employment laws. And if you are on the receiving end of unlawful employer actions, you might be asking, “Can I be fired if I file a lawsuit against my employer?”...
Read MoreBy default, employment in Maryland is at-will. At-will employment means an employer can fire you at any time for almost any reason (or no reason) if you do not have an employment contract that says otherwise. If you are one...
Read MoreMaybe you already know that you have rights against discrimination in your workplace, but what about the discrimination you might encounter while job hunting? Are you asking, “Can I sue for discrimination as a job applicant?” The answer is yes,...
Read More