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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...

EEOC

What Does the EEOC Do?

November 30, 2017

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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

What is Discrimination?

November 17, 2017

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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...

Employment Law - Private Sector

Damages in a Baltimore Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

November 7, 2017

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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...

Employment Law - Private Sector

When Does a Baltimore Company Violate the Wage and Overtime Laws?

October 30, 2017

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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

Age Discrimination–How Do I Prove It?

October 24, 2017

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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...

Race & National Origin Discrimination

Baltimore Discrimination Includes Ethnicity Discrimination

October 20, 2017

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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...

Employment Law - Private Sector

Understanding Overtime Hours

October 17, 2017

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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...

Sexual Harassment

Handling Sexual Harassment: Important Facts and Advice for Employees

September 29, 2017

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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...

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