No - automatic deductions are not allowed if they do not reflect the reality of the work. It is usually a ruse to avoid payment for overtime.

No, they cannot charge you for a uniform when you are at the minimum wage (if they do, that is a per se minimum wage violation). This is a...

Contact MOSH (Maryland's OSHA). https://labor.maryland.gov/labor/mosh/moshforemployees.shtml You may want to copy your employer with any...

In Maryland, only public sector employees have a right to their personnel file (and even that right might be somewhat limited).

Please consider retaining an experienced wage/hour lawyer to collect these monies owed to you at no fee (employers need to pay your legal fees if...

Did you authorize the running of a criminal background check? Did they run the check or did they use a third-party? You should check the Fair...

This is a very complicated issue involving non-competes under Maryland law. You need to get a consultation with an experienced lawyer in this...

Why do you believe that this was discrimination? And, how many hours per week did you work? Howard B. Hoffman

Was your "employer" treating you as an employee and taking taxes out? Did you drive his truck? I do not agree with an earlier response that you...

This is an immigration question which intersects National Security regulations re security clearances. I do not think any lawyer will know this...