Being required to attend unpaid meetings can be a violation of both Federal and Maryland State law. What, if anything, you may now be entitled to...

Can I sue my job for workplace bullying?

While you have posed an excellent question about work place bullying and/or harassing treatment, unfortunately your posting does not contain enough...

Is my non-compete enforceable in MD?

While you have posed an important question, no lawyer can provide you meaningful feedback and advice on the enforceability of a non-compete without...

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I got fired because of missing time due to my son and being in the er twice. I was approved for unemployeement and now my old

There certainly is the potential that you will lose your unemployment benefits as a result of the employer's appeal. The decision may rest upon...

Can I sue for govt scale?

I have represented several employees in issues dealing with scale pay. A variety of issues can come up and I have certainly seen instances where...

Is it legal for a restaurant in Maryland to make their employees pay for walkouts?

While every case is fact specific, I don't know of any law that allows a restaurant to get away with the practices you described. You may have a...

Can anybody from my employer clock me out without letting me know? Isn't that messing with my wages?

The answer is, it depends. If the employer clocked you out for the purpose of shorting your hours (and reducing your wages), then this has the...

My name is Latasha Gaynor and my question is that my employer fired me for lashing out and threats.

Ms. Gaynor, This is an excellent question, but the answer is not an easy to one to reach based upon the limited facts in your posting. I would...

Is it legal to require an exempt employee to pay back leave?

The general rule under the FLSA is that an exempt employee who is paid on a salary basis must be paid his or her full salary in any week in which...

Can a company force employees to work more than 40 hours per week?

Generally, a person cannot just "way away after 40 hours" without risking termination from the employer. However, your posting indicates in the...