Whether you are an employee on the buyer or target side of a merger and acquisition, one word that likely comes to mind is uncertainty. Any merger & acquisition will come with some form of change potentially drastically affecting the...
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 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 MoreA breach of fiduciary duty is a serious, complex, and often challenging matter. Familiarizing yourself with the law, examples, and burden of proof in these actions can give you a better understanding of what to expect. If you believe an...
Read MoreWith the move to remote work over the last three years, most employees have embraced new digital communications tools, increased their productivity, and expanded their networks. Unfortunately, some employees have taken advantage of these new, unmonitored, one-on-one communication channels to...
Read MoreWhen the COVID-19 pandemic began to spread in the winter and spring of 2020, many businesses maintained their operations by enacting work-from-home policies. Nearly three years later, many companies have recognized the benefits of remote employment for both the company...
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,...
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