What is the Purpose of an Employee Handbook?

Handbooks. If you’ve ever worked for a company, chances are you’ve been handed one of these. They can run from a few pages to several hundred, often contain inexplicable passages of dense legalese, and are generally skimmed through briefl… Read More
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UPDATE: COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates — OSHA's Mandate Struck Down

On September 9, 2021, President Biden directed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to develop a rule to increase the number of workers who have received a COVID-19 vaccination. Consistent with that direction, OSHA developed an Em… Read More
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When Should I Hire an Employment Lawyer?

It doesn’t matter if you’re an employer or an employee. You need an employment attorney to represent you in case you’re involved in a lawsuit. Read More
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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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Rights of Government Employees

Maryland workplace law attorney Bruce Luchansky answers the question: “I am a government employee. What are my rights when faced with termination?” Most employees who work for the government – whether at the federal, state, or local lev… Read More
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Employer's Authorization Before Working Overtime in Maryland

Maryland overtime attorney Bruce Luchansky answers the question: “Does it matter that I did not obtain my employer’s authorization or prior approval to work overtime?” This question involves one of the many confusing wrinkles of ove… Read More
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How Long Do I Have to File an Overtime Pay Claim?

Maryland employees generally have two years to file a claim for unpaid overtime wages against their employer or former employer. That period can be extended to three years if the employee can prove that the employer’s failure to pay overtime was … Read More
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Protection Against Discrimination in Maryland Workplaces

Baltimore County, MD employment attorney Bruce Luchansky answers: “Are there laws that can protect me against discrimination in my place of employment?” Absolutely. But the laws only protect against certain types of discrimination, so it… Read More
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Proving Overtime Calculations

Maryland overtime attorney Bruce Luchansky answers: “How can I prove that my overtime pay calculation is accurate and that I actually worked the hours that I spent working overtime?” It is the employer’s obligation to keep track of an e… Read More
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Maryland Overtime

Maryland overtime attorney Bruce Luchansky answers: “What is overtime in Maryland?” In Maryland, “overtime” is an employee working more than 40 hours in a single workweek. Contrary to popular belief, working more than 8 hours in one d… Read More
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