Employers have a lot of discretion regarding handling their employees and who to keep in or welcome to their workforce. But an employer’s choices cannot be discriminatory. Employment discrimination on the basis of factors such as race, sex, religion, ancestry,...
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 MoreIf you work in the service industry, you know that your tips can be your bread and butter. And if you don’t know already, your employer generally has no right to keep your tips. Are you looking at your pay...
Read MoreIn addition to a regular paycheck, an employer might use several incentives to attract and keep talented individuals in its workforce. A popular method of compensating employees for their hard work is to give stock options in the employer’s business....
Read MoreDo not let the name “workplace sexual harassment” throw you off. Unlawful workplace sexual harassment does not have to occur in your office or at your worksite for you to have the right to seek legal relief. Regardless of what...
Read MoreAs an employer in Maryland, you need to keep up to date on your local, state, and federal obligations toward employees, workers, and job applicants. A relatively new law you need to be aware of is the Ban the Box...
Read MoreArtificial intelligence (“AI”) is in the workplace. Employers are implementing artificial intelligence in human resources (“HR”) departments worldwide to help find applicants, implement training, and communicate with staff. Using artificial intelligence in HR without adequately vetting the AI may bring...
Read MoreIf your employer engages in discriminatory behavior, you have a right to complain. You also have a right to protection from workplace retaliation. Your employer cannot fire you for filing a discrimination or harassment complaint. As simple as this statement...
Read MoreFor some time, workers have sought equal pay for equal work. However, despite advancements in anti-discrimination laws, the female-to-male earnings ratio is 83%. This means that a female employee earns only about 83 cents for every dollar a male worker...
Read MoreOn July 12, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance on COVID-19 testing and other issues related to COVID-19 and the workplace. These updates also covered the extent of necessary reasonable accommodations under prior guidance and parameters...
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