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The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits employers from discriminating against employees who are 40 or older. Maryland law also prohibits age-based discrimination....
Category: Employment Law – Private Sector
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) is a broad federal law that provides important protections to employees in Maryland. While the NLRA protects union-related activity,...
What Can (and Can’t) Your Boss Ask You to Do in Maryland?
September 18, 2026
As an employee in Maryland, you have clear legal rights. While your boss can ask you to perform tasks related to your employment, there are...
What Are Maryland’s Protected Traits for Employment Discrimination Claims?
September 11, 2026
Maryland law prohibits employment discrimination based on several protected traits. While the law generally applies to employers with 15 or more employees, all Maryland employees...
Sexual orientation discrimination is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and Maryland’s Fair Employment Practices Act (FEPA). If...
At-will employees can file wrongful termination claims when they experience discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other unlawful employment practices. If you have a claim against your...
Proving sexual harassment on a jobsite involves preserving as much information and evidence as possible. If you are a victim, you should keep any relevant...
Employees in Maryland can sue for discrimination on the jobsite in many cases. If you have experienced discrimination by a supervisor or coworker, it will...
The federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) and Maryland’s Fair Employment Practices Act (FEPA) prohibit covered employers from discriminating against job applicants and employees who are...
When Can Employers in Maryland Be Held Liable for Sexual Assault After a Company Event?
July 24, 2026
Employers in Maryland can be held liable for sexual assault after a company event in various circumstances. If you were victimized by a supervisor, coworker,...
