Maryland employment discrimination Archives

What is gender pay discrimination and what can I do about it?

Gender Pay Discrimination According to an analysis performed by the National Women’s Law Center, women earn 80 cents on the dollar compared to men, amounting … Continued

How do I choose a top sexual harassment lawyer in Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia?

Experienced and Effective Sexual Harassment Attorneys: Serving Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia We are committed to recovering the maximum damages available for victims of sexual … Continued

Why does it matter if I signed an arbitration agreement?

A big difference exists between filing your case publicly in court versus proceeding in arbitration. For example: unlike in court, no jury of your peers … Continued

What are common signs of a glass ceiling within a company?

Sign #1: look around, who do you see? Corporations have made significant progress in diversifying their employees over the last few decades. But even for … Continued

What is arbitration?

When parties agree to arbitrate, it generally means they’ve agreed not file a case in court. Instead, their legal dispute will be heard by a … Continued

Can executives, partners, and other senior managers sue if they’ve suffered discrimination?

One of the more hotly debated topics is whether executives should be viewed as the employer versus the employee when they suffer discrimination at work. This … Continued

Is administrative leave or a paid suspension an adverse employment action?

While some courts have held that a paid suspension is not an adverse employment action, some judges have recognized how a paid suspension can deter … Continued

Is assigning a sales employee a low performing territory an adverse employment action?

Numerous courts have held that assigning an employee a lower performing territory or accounts constitutes an adverse action. See, e.g., McArdle v. Dell Prods., L.P., … Continued

Can I still file a Title VII discrimination lawsuit if I missed the EEOC charge deadline?

The answer is: it depends on what kind of lawsuit you’re bringing. If your claim is against a private employer (not the government) and involves … Continued

Does the ADA prohibit discrimination on the basis of relationship or association with a disabled person?

Yes. According to the EEOC, the “association” provision in the ADA protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on their relationship or association with an individual with … Continued

What is the standard for summary judgment?

To prevail on a motion for summary judgment, the movant must show that there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and that the movant … Continued

What is the duty to mitigate damages?

To obtain economic damages (lost pay and benefits) in an employment-related lawsuit, you must show that you tried to mitigate your damages, i.e., you searched … Continued