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Employers: Know the Exceptions to the At-Will Presumptions

March 2015

We have discussed the concept of at-will employment on this blog before and readers should know that most employment relationships fall into this category. Essentially, it means that the employer and employee are not required to have cause when terminating the relationship. Full Article
How Same-Sex Marriage Laws Impact Workers' Rights

March 2015

Since 2013, same-sex couples have been able to be legally married in Maryland. This development in conjunction with the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that declared parts of the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional have resulted in an environment where gay and lesbian couples have more rights and protections than ever. Full Article
Discriminatory Practices Prove To Be Quite Costly for Business

February 2015

Discriminating against employees based on their gender, race, religion, age or disability can get an employer in some serious legal trouble. In some cases, employers may feel like they are not doing anything wrong or they are may argue that they were unaware that certain discriminatory acts were taking place. However, these claims can quickly come under fire if and when an employee files a lawsuit citing discrimination. Full Article
Woman Files Suit Citing Violation of Employment Contract

January 2015

​Losing a job can be emotionally, professionally and financially devastating. Unfortunately, it is also something that most people will experience at one time or another in their lives. While all job losses can be upsetting, some can actually violate a worker's rights and be grounds for legal action. Full Article
Whistleblowers Have Protection Retaliation

January 2015

If an employee releases confidential or damaging information about a company, an employer will likely be very concerned about how or if their business will be impacted. It is also common for an employer to consider how or if they are permitted to reprimand the employee. Full Article
Take a Proactive Stance Against Workplace Sexual Harassment

December 2014

Employment disputes can be quite costly to a business, and depending on the allegations, can hurt a company's reputation. This is why it is important to take a proactive approach to avoiding these disputes, while also having legal counsel on hand should these disputes arise. Full Article