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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Is there a law that governs the wages and hours in my workplace?

Maryland wage and hour claim attorney Bruce Luchansky answers the question: “Is there a law that governs the wages and hours in my workplace?” There are several important laws that govern the wages and hours that an employer must pay to i… Read More
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Internet Usage & Personal E-mails

Maryland employee rights attorney Bruce Luchansky answers the question: “Is it legal for my employer to review my internet usage and read personal emails on my company computer in Maryland?” In certain circumstances, it is illegal for an… Read More
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Internet Usage and Personal E-mails

Maryland employee rights attorney Bruce Luchansky answers the question: “Is it legal for my employer to review my internet usage and read personal emails on my company computer in Maryland?” In certain circumstances, it is illegal for an… Read More
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Filing an Overtime Claim in Maryland

Towson, Maryland overtime claim attorney Bruce Luchansky answers the question: “According to the rules for overtime pay in Maryland, how long do I have to file an overtime pay claim?” Under applicable law, you are able to recover unpaid o… Read More
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The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) - A Primer

Most people know that it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee on account of the employee’s disability. Many people even know that to do so can be a violation of the ADA – the Americans with Disabilities Act. But few peo… Read More
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