The discrimination or unfair treatment of employees is an unfortunate and real part of some workplace settings. For police officer Carissa Lewis, working while pregnant afforded her the unfair treatment from her superiors at the Morningside Police Department. Despite...
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How Maryland protects employees from sexual harassment
The Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act and Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provide people with the necessary legal basis to bring suits against others for sexual harassment. The MFEP applies to Maryland employers, labor organizations and employment...
What do I have to prove in a sexual harassment claim in Maryland?
Sexual harassment is defined by Maryland law as any behavior of a sexual nature that creates an intimidating or hostile environment or that otherwise affects one's ability to perform one's job. It is also defined as a situation in which acceptance or rejection of...
Allegations of sexual harassment at Yahoo
Some residents in Maryland may be surprised that an executive from another prominent technology corporation has been involved in sexual harassment claim. According to reports, a woman who was formerly employed by Yahoo is accusing an executive at the company of sexual...
Harassment claims against dating app company
Maryland residents may have heard about recent allegations of sexual harassment at the startup Tinder, a company that is known for its popular new dating app. The suit highlights similar problems that have arisen at other tech firms and within the industry in general....
Maryland restaurant owner accused of extreme sexual harassment
Two Maryland-based companies have agreed to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation claim related to Basta Pasta restaurants they run. The companies have Basta Pasta locations in Lutherville-Timonium and Fallston. Sexual harassment lawsuits often include claims of...
Interns to be protected from sexual harassment
Interns sometimes have the worst job duties in workplaces in Maryland. As entry level and highly-motivated workers who are just getting their feet in the door, they often do not mind this too much. While interns may have much to learn and to prove, it is important...
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...

