Maryland employment discrimination Archives

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Discrimination Law Firm in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia

During a recession, the loss of a job due to discrimination or retaliation can be detrimental. With so much at stake, it’s critical to … Continued

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 Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC?

Experienced and Effective Sexual Harassment Attorneys: Serving Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia Our sex harassment attorneys are committed to recovering the maximum damages available for victims … 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 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 … 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

What is the standard for summary judgment in an employment discrimination or retaliation case?

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

Is denial of a transfer away from a biased supervisor an adverse action?

Yes. According to the DC Circuit’s 2017 opinion in Samuel Ortiz-Diaz v. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, No. 15-5008, “Although lateral transfers to different … Continued

Is it unlawful to fire an employee for exercising a right to obtain an employee benefit?

Section 510 of ERISA makes it unlawful for a person to “discharge, fine, expel, discipline, or discriminate against a participant or beneficiary for exercising any … Continued