Dentists are highly trained medical professionals who provide invaluable oral healthcare services to Maryland residents. They are also human beings, which makes them just as...
Federal employees, like employees in the private sector, are expected to fulfill their job responsibilities. In order to ensure that federal workers are on track...
Running a law practice is not easy. There are thousands of details that even the smallest law firm needs to deal with on a daily...
Understanding Exemptions (and Exceptions) to Federal Overtime Rules
January 11, 2018
Not every Maryland employee is covered by federal and state overtime laws. The Fair Labor Standards Act, which governs federal overtime rules, contains a number...
Many companies want to protect their customer list, their proprietary information, and their trade secrets. In an effort to ensure their information does not fall...
Administrative Remedies for Government Sexual Harassment in Maryland
December 18, 2017
Sexual harassment remains a serious problem in many federal and state government workplaces. Harassment is not simply unprofessional conduct. It is a recognized and prohibited...
When most people think of employment discrimination, they think of an employer refusing to hire someone or an employer firing someone because of that person’s...
How Federal and State Law Differs on Protection of LGBT Workers
December 14, 2017
LGBT workers in Maryland face a divided legal landscape when it comes to fighting employment discrimination. While Maryland law clearly recognizes discrimination on the basis...
Is a Five-Year Non-Compete Agreement Enforceable in Maryland?
December 11, 2017
Non-compete agreements have become an increasingly popular way for employers to maintain control over their former employees. Also known as “restrictive covenants,” non-compete agreements limit...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is a federal agency that is vested with responsibility for enforcing anti-discrimination laws. The EEOC enforces rules set by...