I am an attorney in Maryland who concentrates on employment litigation on behalf of tipped employees. While I generally agree with the...

Is it illegal for a restaurant to require a photo attached to a resume before considering a person for employment

I am a Maryland employment attorney, and a large part of my practice involves claims against restaurants. It is probably not illegal per se,...

MY HUSBAND IS BEING RELOCATED IN AUGUST, I TURNED IN MY RESIGNATION LETTER IN MAY AND THEY FIRED ME TODAY? WHAT CAN I DO?

When did you intend for your resignation to become effective? While I generally agree with the broad principles discussed by the other lawyers,...

Employer asked me to commit medicare fraud

Well, from an employment law perspective, it would have been better if you were fired - as opposed to having quit with four weeks notice. It...

Can my employer keep my commission check after I have been terminated.

I have represented many car salespersons in Maryland for unpaid wage claims, under both the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law, and the...

I own a small service bus. in MD. Can an emplyee offer to do the same work at a lower cost at the same time he is working?

Generally speaking, if an employee competes with his/her employer - particularly when they are working - they breach a common law duty of loyalty...

Do salaried employees have any right??????

As an initial, I am aware of no Federal law or law in Maryland that requires your employer to pay to you to drive to work. It is generally not...

Can my boyfriends company get away with not paying overtime, giving him a late pay check and giving checks that bounce?

Your boyfriend should contact a lawyer in Maryland with experience in overtime claims. Assuming he is not an exempt employee (some supervisors...

Can a lawsuit be filed for unlawful termination (after 2yrs of employment) with No warnings, & No write-ups/Shady paychecks

In Washington D.C., your friend may have some rights to family and medical leave, which provides for greater protection than the Federal Family and...

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I am consider a whistle blower at my employment can I be protected

I am unsure by what you mean by a "client," and then what you meant by "my officer." Can you tell me whether you are a private or public employee?...