Is this retaliation? What are my rights?

For purposes of whistleblower or other types of retaliation, adverse employment actions can certainly include warnings or other reprimands-...

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If are renting an apartment, can you tape record someone who comes into your home and becomes aggressive, intimidate you?

A strong argument could be made that the landlord gave consent to be recorded after having been put on notice. But if he/she is also recording, it...

What can I do to stop the business next door to me from blasting music every weekend?

Simply because there may be no local noise ordinance in your location (which can be confirmed by an attorney), and thus there is no authority for...

Can you help? Looking for an attorney on contingency agreement basis, who can defend my HOA well documented over about 5 years?

Ordinarily, the statute of limitations on a breach of contract claim is 3 years in Maryland. It is unclear from the question whom the defendant is...

Employers have some leeway in controlling the use of cell phones and electronic devices by employees at work. After all, Maryland is an at-will...

There is no requirement that the company sends their own demand letter before engaging an attorney to do the same. It may not be the most...

Is it legal for my boss to request proof of a vacation that I am going on?

Absent more facts suggesting the vacation verification request is retaliation or discrimination, there is no restriction on an employer's ability...

I am a tipped employee Is it legal for an employer to inflate the actual amount of tips I make every week

It is not legal for an employer to inflate the amount of income (tips or otherwise) an employee is actually paid. If the employer believes you are...

What are some of the options I have available to me as far as Overtime Submission?

There are arrangements where an employee might legally perform two separate jobs for the same employer- one exempt, and one non-exempt. However,...

Whether or not an employer or contractor legally owes for work performed or sales made is not affected by whatever unrelated matters exist between...