Employer Promises – Are They Enforceable?

Our law firm has received calls from both employees and employers describing the following scenario: Employee alleges a promise was made by the employer (or prospective employer); Employee claims to have acted in reliance on that promise; and After d… Read More
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Appealing a Denial of Unemployment Insurance Benefits

“I worked at my company long enough and have earned the minimum requirements to be eligible for unemployment insurance, so why am I being denied benefits? And what can I do about it?” Many employees are caught off guard when they receive a notice… Read More
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Voluntarily Leaving Employment Usually Results in Loss of Unemployment Benefits

When deciding to leave a job, the expectation of receiving unemployment insurance benefits understandably plays a large role in an employee’s thought process. While many employees understand their rights regarding these benefits, we have found that… Read More
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Smith, et al. v. AMI Installations, LLC, et al.

In November of 2011, our law firm filed a lawsuit on behalf of a group of furniture installers claiming unpaid wages. The defendants consisted of two related furniture installation businesses—AMI Installations, LLC and Installation Enterprises, Inc… Read More
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A Federal Employees Must Provide Sufficient Medical Evidence When Making Requests for Reasonable Accommodations

Time and time again an issue comes up as to whether or not a Federal Employee has provided adequate medical Documentation in conjunction with that employees request for reasonable accommodation. I regularly have employees tell me that they are not go… Read More
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Liverpool v. Baltimore County Public Schools

On May 31, 2013, our Maryland employment law lawyers filed an Amended Complaint in the Circuit Court of Baltimore County against Baltimore County Public Schools for alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), the Maryland Wage an… Read More
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What is the “FMLA,” and what rights does it provide me?

The “FMLA” is the Family and Medical Leave Act, a federal law that protects an employee’s job when the employee takes leave because of a serious health condition, or on account of the birth or adoption of a baby. The protections under the FMLA… Read More
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Collins v. Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Inc.

On May 28, 2013, our Towson, MD employment law firm filed a lawsuit in federal court against Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Inc. for alleged violations of the what rights does it provide me?” href=”https://employmentattorneymd.com /… Read More
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Jones v. The Children’s Guild, Inc.

On May 28, 2013, our Maryland workplace attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court against The Children’s Guild, Inc. for alleged violations of the FMLA and FLSA. The lawsuit was brought on behalf of a former employee who worked in the position of… Read More
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Sexton v. Tiffin Mats, Inc., Dan Tiffin and Linda Tiffin

On May 23, 2013, our Maryland workers” rights attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court against Tiffin Mats—along with its owners, Dan Tiffin and Linda Tiffin. In the lawsuit, it is alleged that Tiffin Mats violated the FLSA and MWHL by fail… Read More
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