As the election approaches, many people here in Greenbelt, Maryland, may be wondering about the role of politics in the workplace. Recently, there have been several reports of major employers telling their employees how they prefer them to vote. The legal implications...
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Server hits Baltimore restaurant with wage lawsu
Under federal and Maryland state laws, the minimum wage is currently set at $7.25. However, many people do not know that restaurant servers are often among those who can be paid a much lower wage, just $3.63 an hour, plus tips, here in Maryland. A former employee of a...
Black Swan’ interns press on with class action wage lawsuit
In some industries, paying dues is the only way to really break into the business. In TV news, young reporters are often sent out to stand in the snow and talk about harsh weather so veteran journalists don't have to brave the cold. Some great writers have started...
Demoted D.C. policeman files whistleblower lawsuit
In Maryland, the D.C. area and throughout the U.S., employers may not fire workers in retaliation for taking advantage of state or federal laws, or for protecting their rights in the workplace. This means an employer cannot fire an employee who is cooperating with an...
Sharon Stone’s former nanny sues her for harassment
Oftentimes in the Greenbelt, Maryland, area people who work for small employers are confused about their employment rights. This is often because small employers can tend to be more informal, and relationships between bosses and employees can be more casual....
CFO fired for posting company information on social media site
Social media use has become a frequent theme in our Greenbelt Employment Law Blog. On Monday, the chief financial officer of a growing accessories and apparel retailer was fired after he allegedly posted company information on a social media site. Many people in...
Baltimore court awards man $462,500 for blowing whistle on pollution
It is sad but true that not all employers act in the best interests of their customers, employees or even the environment. It takes courage for an employee to "blow the whistle" on any illegal activity that their employer participates in, because not all employers are...
Md. stent doctor can’t sue employer after signing agreement
A Maryland cardiologist, who is dealing with a high-profile case about questionable stent procedures, will not be able to sue his employer for defamation, a Baltimore County judge ruled Monday. The employment dispute stems from a class action lawsuit filed against the...
Overtime pay case goes to Supreme Court
Readers of our Greenbelt Employment Law Blog may remember our discussion in February of the technology industry's move to limit overtime pay. Of course, the federal Fair Labor Standards Act as well as state statutes protect the wage and overtime rights workers across...
Checking Facebook at work is not a crime, court says
In recent months in our Greenbelt Employment Law Blog, we've discussed some of the intricacies of Facebook as it pertains to employment law. For the most part, we have discussed whether Maryland area employers have the right to access their employees' Facebook...