Sometimes, 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 You Get Fired for Suing Your Employer?” Essentially, the answer is...
Read MoreA hostile work environment claim is a workplace discrimination claim under both Maryland and federal law. The complainant must prove (i) discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, pregnancy, age, or disability, and (ii) the...
Read MoreThe most fundamental part of all jobs is showing up to work every day. It is a basic responsibility that no one can dodge. That said, life happens. Family members get sick, last-minute problems come up, and personal crises occur....
Read MoreAn Argument to Turn to Jesus Before the Bar Serving Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Columbia, Silver Spring, Frederick, and Anne Arundel and Howard Counties “An Argument to Turn to Jesus Before the Bar” (New York Times -2/28/2014) When Kim S. Phipps was...
Read MoreA wrongful termination can sting long after the initial shock, especially if you have to rehash the matter while seeking new employment. If you are wondering how to address a wrongful termination on a resume, on a job application, or...
Read MoreImagine walking away from your job, ready to start a new chapter, only to be slapped with a cease-and-desist. They say you’re violating a non-compete agreement. Your future, your income, your reputation? On hold. And the first question that strikes...
Read MoreEmployees of both large corporations and small businesses deserve respect and workplace safety. No one should have to endure bullying, harassment, or abuse at work. But sometimes, employees feel forced to resign because workplace abuse and harassment have become so...
Read MoreWe all remember the taunts of the schoolyard bully. And certainly, we would all like to forget them! It seems some people simply cannot leave their bullying on the schoolyard. Sometimes, it’s a manager who engages in persistent workplace bullying...
Read More[cta_comfort id="3562" key="comfort-box-2"] Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature in the workplace that is severe or pervasive enough to create a hostile work environment or to condition a job benefit on submission to sexual demands. Title VII...
Read MoreAs an employer, you have an obligation to keep employees and guests safe in your workplace. Different people have different perspectives on safety. An employee working a late shift might feel safer having a weapon available to them as they...
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