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 is important to know what types of discrimination are illegal. In Maryland, employers may not discriminate on the basis…
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 people actually know how the ADA actually works – who is…
Workplace Discrimination
Maryland discrimination attorney Bruce Luchansky answers the question: “What should I do if I feel I have been discriminated against based on a characteristic such as race, religion, age, disability, gender, etc?” Take 3 steps right away: (1) Check to see if you have received a policy from your employer (such as in a handbook)…
Disability Discrimination in Maryland
Maryland employment law attorney Bruce Luchanasky answers the question: “I am physically disabled, and I am looking for a job. Can an employer deny me employment based on my disability?” Not if you can do the job, even if you need the employer to provide you with a reasonable accommodation in order to perform that…
EEOC Issues Fact Sheet to Assist Employers in Applying Employment Discrimination Laws to Scenarios Involving Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, gender, religion or national origin. The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. However, neither of these statutes—or any other federal statute—specifically prohibits discrimination against individuals who are the victims of domestic violence, sexual…