Under Maryland law, individuals are employed at the will of their employers. This means that an employer can decide to fire an employee for just about any reason. Of course, there are some exceptions to this rule including that an employer cannot violate...
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Year: 2014
Man, 57, says he wasn’t promoted due to age discrimination
Many Maryland residents have experienced age discrimination in the realm of employment. Although age discrimination is barred by federal law, this remains prevalent in many workplaces. During the recession in particular many reports surfaced of older Americans being...
Woman sues employer for allowing customers to harass her at work
Maryland residents are protected from being sexually harassed at work under both federal and state law. Workers should not be harassed by their bosses or supervisors, their co-workers or even their customers. When an individual is being sexually harassed by a customer...
Who has jurisdiction over your national non-compete agreement?
A number of Maryland residents sign non-compete agreements with their employers. These agreements are fairly common in some fields, as they allow companies to protect a customer base. At the same time, non-compete clauses can hinder an employee's career prospects....
Maryland lawmakers to consider banning transgender discrimination
Federal and state laws ban various types of employment discrimination in Maryland. For example, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. The Americans with Disabilities Act bars...