The context of this question is unclear. Both federal and state law prevent an employer from discriminating based on color or race. Discrimination can encompass many different fact scenarios but generally involves different treatment in hiring, pay, firing and the like. If you have a more... View More

The short answer is perhaps. One can claim a reduction in wage earning ability due to any disabling injury regardless of their employment status on the date of accident. The long answer is that the plaintiff bears the burden of establishing damages and has no hard lost wages if they were... View More

Generally an at-will employee can be fired for any reason so long as it is not discriminatory (In other words, an employer can usually fire for policy violations so long as its policies are not discriminatory or otherwise violate the law). So assuming the employer didn't discriminate in... View More

It is not clear whether the widow thinks her lung cancer stemmed from asbestos also. If the widow filed a claim on behalf of her late husband's estate, it should not affect the widow's OWN claims (in most cases). Without knowing more facts it is unclear if the asbestos exposure was... View More

A utility easement does not automatically grant rights to ingress/egress so you may need to first figure out what kind of access rights the neighbor has. In some cases an easement can be created by a means other than a recorded document. That being said so long as the easement holder has access... View More

Maryland law requires that every employer pay wages in a timely fashion and imposes strict penalties for failing to tender wages. The law does say that penalties cannot be accessed for "bona fide disputes" so the portion of wages that may legitimately be in question might not incur any... View More

Hello and thanks for your post. Unfortunately questions about whether a particular employee is exempt or not from overtime requirements depends very heavily on the specific facts. The employer's classification is not the determinative factor.

I encourage you to seek legal counsel on... View More

Generally, yes, an employer can set different rates of pay so long as the pay difference isn't based on discriminatory reasons.

Determining whether an employee is exempt from overtime laws requires a detailed analysis of the facts. If you have some reason to believe that the employer has misclassified employees then you may wish to consult with an attorney.

Generally, yes, an employer can make and enforce a variety of policies so long as the policies are not discriminatory in nature.

The question is not clear... what kind of contract? what kind of damages?

Employees must be paid for all hours worked and must receive any unpaid wages upon termination. If an employee quits they are nonetheless entitled to pay for all hours up until they left and an employer can face sharp penalties for failing to tender the last pay. The employee must get paid on or... View More

The phrasing of this question causes me to wonder whether you received the PAY but not the paySTUB? Maryland law mandates pay within certain time periods and if an employer failed to pay earned wages an employee can seek both the pay plus penalties and attorney fees. If you did not receive the... View More

No. A salaried, exempt employee need not "clock in" though an employer could elect to have those employees log time if the employer so desired.

Buyers have the right to select their own settlement company. The buyer not the seller should chosen this, though if the buyer has no preference a lender usually sets this up. Technically the settlement company works for the lender, not the buyer or seller. That is, the settlement company... View More

In a foreclosure case, a report of sale gets filed after the courthouse auction. When someone files a motion to vacate they basically ask the court to set aside the sale because of something that is wrong with the proceedings or the way the sale took place. In most cases a judge would not vacate... View More

Unfortunately an online post cannot fully analyze a personal injury claim. An injured party who spends money on medical expenses caused by someone else can sue to recover those fees. To win a slip & fall case (and get compensated for medical expenses) a plaintiff needs to prove that the store... View More

Mortgages usually have a 15, 20 or 30 year term but they can be longer. The mortgage or deed of trust is a lien against the real estate until it is paid off. In some cases an old mortgage that has gone past its term may be "on the books" because the lender didn't file a release /... View More

This is not so much a statutory question as one of a lender's willingness. Title is controlled by deed. The mortgage (deed of trust) and note describes the debt and legal responsibility for same. A lender will not want to loan money without everyone on title agreeing to same though a... View More

I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing and the family tension. Yes, whomever is appointed as the personal representative must divide up all property in accordance with the will.

Yes, the PR needs the current mailing address for all interested persons/heirs. While I cannot... View More