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Sexual Harassment

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 Law - Private Sector

Employment Contracts: 8 Things an Executive Should Know Before Signing

September 27, 2017

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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...

Sexual Harassment

The Two Types of Baltimore Sexual Harassment Claims

September 15, 2017

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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...

Sex/Gender Discrimination

Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Baltimore is Illegal

September 8, 2017

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According to a September 2016 article in The Baltimore Sun, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, filed a sexual orientation discrimination lawsuit against...

Disability Discrimination

Disability Discrimination is Illegal in Baltimore

September 1, 2017

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According to a 2014 article from The Baltimore Sun, Upper Chesapeake Health System (UCHS) agreed to pay $180,000 to settle a disability discrimination and retaliation...

FMLA

What is the Sick Leave Law in Maryland?

August 31, 2017

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Sick leave law has long been an important topic across the state. Although many may not give much thought to the legal aspect of sick...

Pregnancy Discrimination

Pregnancy Discrimination FAQ

August 29, 2017

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Pregnancy can be an exciting yet anxiety-inducing experience. When a woman is expecting a child, there are many things that must be done to properly...

Pregnancy Discrimination

Your Legal Rights Against Baltimore Pregnancy Discrimination

August 25, 2017

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According to an August 2017 article in Reuters, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) filed a lawsuit in Maryland federal court against a Texas-based...

EEOC

Federal Workers: Your Rights and the EEOC Process

August 23, 2017

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The EEOC is an agency that was created to protect the rights of the American workforce. Those employed by the federal government are also protected...

Age Discrimination

Types of Age Discrimination

August 17, 2017

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According to an April 2016 article in the Baltimore Sun, Baltimore County entered into a partial settlement to resolve an age discrimination lawsuit against it...

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