Q: Wage theft, discrimination, harassment, retaliation in Maryland, are there pro bono or contingency attorneys in Maryland
I am a female, non-exempt employee at a large university in Maryland. I worked unpaid overtime and additional hours, unaware of wage laws. A newly hired male employee repeatedly stood near me and stared, making me uncomfortable. After I reported it to my boss, he reassigned me to clean storage and carry heavy boxes, tasks unrelated to my job. When I asked for overtime pay, he refused.
I reported these issues to the EEOC and Department of Labor (DOL), but I was fired shortly afterward. The DOL has given me the right to sue for unpaid wages, but I haven’t heard from the EEOC yet.
Should I file a wage theft lawsuit now and pursue harassment, discrimination, and retaliation later, or should I try to find an attorney to handle all claims together? Wage theft attorneys seem easier to find, but I’m not sure if any can handle all claims on contingency or pro bono. If you know any attorneys who can help, please share. Thank you.
A:
Check the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association for attorneys who regularly represent employees. www.mwela.org. We routinely handle these types of claims and you may contact my office.
Correia & Puth, PLLC
1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 450
Washington, DC 20036
202.602.6500 tel
www.correiaputh.com
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