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Employment Law - Private Sector

What to Know When You Are Leaving Your Job and You Signed an NDA

June 30, 2026
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As a general rule, employee non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are enforceable in Maryland. However, there are limits, and whether your NDA is enforceable depends on the...
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Employer Privacy Violations: What Employees in Maryland Need to Know

June 23, 2026
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Enacted in 2025, the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) provides strong privacy protections for employees in Maryland. Employees have privacy rights under other state...
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Hostile Work Environment

Sexual Harassment: What You Need to Know About “Hostile Work Environments”

June 16, 2026
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Under Maryland law, a “hostile work environment” exists when an employee’s working conditions are made intolerable due to conduct or communications related to the employee’s...
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What to Do Before Filing a Discrimination Claim with the MCCR

June 9, 2026
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Employees in Maryland who experience discrimination at work may be eligible to file a claim with the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR). Before filing...
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Severance Agreements

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Your Employer Offers a Severance Agreement

May 29, 2026
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When leaving a job, signing a severance agreement can help ensure that you will receive the pay and benefits to which you are legally entitled....
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Pregnancy Discrimination

Are Pregnant Workers Entitled to Reasonable Accommodations in Washington D.C.?

May 22, 2026
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As a pregnant worker in Washington, D.C., it is important to understand your legal rights. While pregnant workers in the nation’s capital have clear legal...
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What Are the Laws that Protect Pregnant Workers’ Rights in Washington D.C.?

May 15, 2026
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Pregnant workers in the nation’s capital are entitled to several important protections under Washington, D.C., and federal law. Unfortunately, violations of these protections are not...
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Do You Have a Claim? 7 Examples of Sex Discrimination in the Workplace

May 8, 2026
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Employees in the nation’s capital are entitled to strong protections against sex discrimination in the workplace. This includes not only the protections afforded by Title...
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How Do You File an Employment Discrimination Claim in Washington, D.C.?

April 30, 2026
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If you are a victim of employment discrimination in Washington, D.C., you have the right to file a claim against the company that discriminated against...
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What if My Former Employer Isn’t Complying with My Severance Agreement?

April 23, 2026
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When you separate from your job, and your employer offers you a severance agreement, you expect signing your severance agreement to be the end of...
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