Maryland employment discrimination

Can a court grant summary judgment in a discrimination case prior to discovery?

Can a court grant summary judgment in a discrimination case prior to discovery?

  As a general rule, summary judgment is appropriate only "after adequate time for discovery."…

7 years ago

Is a negative performance evaluation an actionable retaliatory action or adverse employment action?

Courts have held that where performance improvement plans and negative performance reviews precede an eventual…

7 years ago

What are some indications that an employer performed a sham investigation of a discrimination complaint?

  Indications that an employer performed a sham investigation of a discrimination complaint include: The…

7 years ago

Is an employee protected against retaliation for participating in an employer’s internal investigation?

Yes.  The Supreme Court held in Crawford v. Metro. Gov’t  of Nashville, 555 U.S.271, 279-80…

7 years ago

How do courts measure emotional distress damages in employment discrimination cases?

    There's really no precise formula that the courts use to measure emotional distress…

7 years ago

How does the EEOC prove someone is qualified for the job?

    If we're talking, let's say, in the promotion discrimination context where you've applied…

7 years ago

I am considering leaving my job because of the harassment I am suffering. What should I do?

    No employee should have to endure harassment that has them questioning whether to…

7 years ago

I have never filed a lawsuit before and am worried about the stress. What should I expect?

    The reality is that filing a lawsuit in court can be a stressful…

7 years ago

I think I was discriminated against at work. What should I do now?

    If you think if you've been discriminated against at work, there's really three…

7 years ago

If I complain about harassment and then am retaliated against, what rights do I have?

    Most anti-discrimination laws have an anti-retaliation provision in them as well. If your…

7 years ago

If I file a lawsuit, what are the various steps involved before trial?

    There are a number of steps along the way after you file a…

7 years ago

Is all discrimination unlawful?

    No, not necessarily. What the federal laws require is that the discrimination be…

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