As we do every year, we published numerous articles on our blog throughout 2025. These articles provide important insights for employees (and former employees) who...
Category: Employment Law – Private Sector
Is It Worth Hiring an Employment Lawyer in Maryland?
December 24, 2025
If you are dealing with a legal situation at work (or if you have recently lost your job), one of the most important decisions you...
What to Do Before Contacting a Maryland Employment Lawyer: Evidence, Emails and Key Documents to Save
December 17, 2025
Whether you have concerns about something at work, you are a victim of harassment or discrimination, or you have been wrongfully terminated, one of the...
Your Rights During a Workplace Investigation in Maryland—What Employees Should Expect
December 10, 2025
If you are facing a workplace investigation in Maryland, it is important to ensure that you have a clear understanding of your legal rights. While...
Age Discrimination: When Maryland Employees Over 40 Can (and Should) Take Legal Action
November 28, 2025
The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits discrimination against employees and job applicants who are age 40 or older. Maryland law also prohibits...
Several federal laws protect civil service employees in the federal workforce. Along with constitutional protections, federal employees are also entitled to numerous statutory protections that...
Hiring Discrimination in the Private Sector: What Maryland Job Applicants Need to Know
November 14, 2025
As a general rule, the anti-discrimination laws that protect employees in Maryland also protect job applicants. Employers cannot engage in discriminatory recruitment, screening and hiring...
The Civil Service Reform Act protects federal employees against prohibited personnel practices (PPPs) in all aspects of their employment. When federal agencies engage in PPPs,...
In a recent article, we discussed employees’ rights to religious accommodations in the workplace. We specifically discussed the protections afforded under Title VII of the...
What Are My Rights if I Received a Notice of Proposed Suspension?
October 24, 2025
Federal employees who are facing suspension have clear legal rights. If you have received a Notice of Proposed Suspension, it will be important to ensure...