Maryland employees may be interested in some general information about employer discrimination and what can be done about it. Understanding what types of workplace activities are prohibited can be an important first step toward recognizing them and solving the issue....
A former Prince George's County teacher has won a racial discrimination lawsuit against his school district. The 65-year-old teacher, who is white, claimed that the African-American principal of a Maryland high school used racial slurs against him and told him and...
Many workers in Maryland struggle with physical and mental disabilities daily. In some cases, workers who suffer from such disabilities might face mistreatment in the work place. However, suit filed July 23 on behalf of an autistic Target employee in Texas show that...
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...
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....
A company that fired a pregnant housekeeper in the Baltimore area has agreed to settle a pregnancy discrimination claim filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The management services company will reportedly pay $25,000 in relief to the fired...
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...
Last week, Gov. Martin O'Malley signed a bill that extends employment rights to transgender residents in Maryland. The Fairness for All Marylanders Act makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of their expression of...
People who have criminal records often find trouble getting work--both here in Maryland and across the country. This is because many employers discriminate against those with criminal histories. This can be very unfortunate because it limits the ability of a person to...
In certain industries here in Maryland, non-compete contracts are the norm. Employers see non-compete clauses as a way to protect their customer base and trade secrets. Employees, however, are often of the viewpoint that such contracts limit their rights and career...