A Voice for the Unheard
We have shined a light on sexual harassment in our workplaces, revealing the shocking frequency and severity of such disturbing and illegal conduct. But harassment goes beyond that of a sexual nature. And during the public health emergency when many are working from...
Reacting to pressure from Maryland General Assembly members, the state police have implemented changes addressing allegations of racism, discrimination and retaliation within the department. On April 9, the Maryland State Police department announced changes related to...
U.S. media outlets have reported many instances of increased harassment and violence against people of Asian descent since the onset of COVID-19, which originated in Wuhan City, China. For example, 58% of Asian adults feel that people more commonly say racially...
A Maryland school superintendent has accused its school board of racial discrimination, citing numerous examples in a federal complaint she filed in December. The move by Queen Anne’s County Superintendent Andrea M. Kane represents an initial step toward a federal...
On Jan. 15, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) approved a revised version of its Compliance Manual’s section on religious discrimination in the workplace. The guidance in the manual does not carry the force and effect of law, but gives...
At our law firm, we represent employees and job applicants who experienced unlawful employment discrimination, harassment or retaliation. Victims may decide to file claims against their employers with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the...
Restaurant servers have historically been at high risk of sexual harassment by customers. This is especially difficult for workers to navigate because of their financial reliance on tips. A new report by One Fair Wage, a nonprofit organization that advocates for...
Several reasons for discharging someone from their job are illegal under state or federal law, but even if the termination seemed unfair or mean spirited, it may or may not have been unlawful. It is important that any employee in this position speak with legal counsel...
It seems that the news changes every day about if and when a COVID-19 vaccination is going to become a reality for the American public. Employers are already thinking about how to keep their workplaces safer in this pandemic, especially as industries begin to slowly...
At our law firm, we represent people who have faced illegal discrimination on the job because of their physical or mental disabilities. Under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and similar state laws, disability discrimination occurs when a covered...
