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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...
Discrimination, in its simplest form, means treating someone differently because of a characteristic or trait that person has, often because of prejudice. Discrimination, in some...
According to a September 2017 Bloomberg article, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) accused Wells Fargo of unlawfully hindering the U.S. Government’s investigation of...
When Does a Baltimore Company Violate the Wage and Overtime Laws?
October 30, 2017
According to an article in The Baltimore Sun, former M&T Bank employees have filed a lawsuit seeking overtime pay. A total of nine former employees...
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) was passed in 1967 to protect older workers from discrimination in the...
Baltimore Discrimination Includes Ethnicity Discrimination
October 20, 2017
An Annapolis area car wash owner is accused of ethnicity discrimination, according to an August Capital Gazette article. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or...
In the early days of the 20th century, employers could force workers to put in unconscionable hours on the job. The Fair Labor Standards Act...
Handling Sexual Harassment: Important Facts and Advice for Employees
September 29, 2017
Sexual harassment is a problem that, unfortunately, affects many American workers. It’s important for employees to know their rights, know what they don’t have to...
Employment Contracts: 8 Things an Executive Should Know Before Signing
September 27, 2017
Many people are thrilled to receive an offer. Still, they may not feel comfortable asking for a lot of details, fearing that they may appear...
According to an August 2017 article in The Washington Post, a Maryland judge was reprimanded after a sexual harassment complaint was filed against him. The...