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equal pay, unpaid wages, withheld wages, medical bills and damages. My case is in federal court and despite the defendant’s attempt to dismiss, my case has moved to mediation. I was paid 83k less than the male I replaced. I was also paid up to 20k less than other males in lesser positions. I was... View More 
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
Determining the exact value of an employment discrimination case can be complex and depends on various factors, including the jurisdiction, specific details, and evidence supporting the claims. Based on the information you provided, there are tangible damages, such as the wage disparity (83k plus... View More
I was fired from my work (local restaurant). And to be paid we are handed in person paychecks. I still don't have my final paycheck because I am scared of talking to my former bosses. It has been around 4 months now since my termination and i was wondering, how long are they required to hold... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2023
You should e-mail your former employer and request that they mail you your check. Give them your current address.
I am currently unable to work with a treach tube, feeding tube and 2 small blood clots in my lungs. And then I get news that I'm fired??? Can some ne please help me?
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answered on Aug 15, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. My firm provides nationwide representation to individuals who are terminated while seeking medical care. We file FMLA interference and retaliation lawsuits. We have helped many individuals fired while getting cancer treatment. www.pietruchalaw.com
I was hired and terminated from a job within one week due to not being able to submit my I-9 Documents such as my Driver's License amd Social Security card within only a limited
timeframe. I did one week of training before they terminated me.
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answered on Aug 2, 2023
In Maryland, like in many states, employment is generally considered "at-will," which means that an employer can terminate an employee for any reason, as long as it is not illegal or discriminatory. However, there are certain circumstances under which a lawsuit for wrongful termination... View More
My former employer received a wage garnishment on me from a past debt. She is actually handing it to customers and employees talking badly on me.
3 customers and 2 employees have come to me about this. I am so embarrassed.
answered on Aug 1, 2023
You should speak with a local attorney that practices in this jurisdiction. Many states have confidentiality rules with respect to wage garnishments, and these are not public documents, others are different. Whichever, these are clearly being revealed for the purpose of negatively impacting your... View More
I work for two people and live with them in a big house together with no contract, with another roommate. In Maryland. I accidentally broke the sprinkler and caused water damage in the house, they want me to pay what the insurance will not pay and the repair expenses and if not they will take the... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2023
If you were just a tenant, then you would be liable; however, as an employee, that adds a new wrinkle. They cannot simply dock your pay for the excess cost of repairs. They would need to sue you, get a judgment, and then have a writ of garnishment issue against your wages, not to exceed 25% of... View More
I am planning on working the week following my vacation. They have known about my honeymoon since February and it is July now. There are no guidelines on PTO in the handbook.
answered on Jul 8, 2023
Laws on this vary from state to state, however, in my opinion, if you are employed both before and after you take the approved PTO, the employer has to pay you for it in accordance with their policies. You should not have given notice until you returned from vacation, you created the problem by... View More
I work for a ride-share company and recently had my account deactivated because a rider lied that I had drugs with the intent to sell. This is absolutely false. I need to know the name of the rider who defamed me, but the company will not share the contact information for the rider. Is there any... View More
answered on Jul 4, 2023
You will need to discuss the issue with an employment attorney, and explore whether you have a wrongful termination lawsuit or other type of claim you can file. In a civil legal action you can compel responses to interrogatories (written questions that must be answered under oath), demand... View More
Can I sue for being accused of smelling like alcohol. I had to take an alcohol test which i passed.
answered on May 24, 2023
Sorry that you were treated this way by the Police. The Police have an obligation to act when they have a reasonable suspicion, they don't have to be 100%. If you feel that the request was motivated by some improper reason, your civil rights may have been violated and you should consult with... View More
I am now unemployed from there and am wondering how I can get my tips I earned still. I don’t know how to go about it because this policy was a verbal one, so should I begin by sending an email asking about payment options? All tips are strictly in cash too. Thank you
answered on May 7, 2023
Either hire an employment lawyer or file a complaint with the Maryland Wage and Labor Board.
https://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/wagepay/wpremedies.shtml#:~:text=To%20request%20a%20claim%20form,prior%20to%20beginning%20an%20investigation.
I left my job due to unsafe conditions of bugs , and trespassers coming at night. Now my ex employer is signing a no trespassing order on me and I don’t have a reason stated why
answered on Apr 27, 2023
Your employer does not need to give you a reason. Anyone can issue a no trespassing order for any reason. It is their property. You should stay off their property.
Had no note attached or not in proper care until the guest returned
answered on Apr 21, 2023
Most employees are employees at will and can be fired for almost any reason so long as it does not violate the Constitution, a statute, or a contract.
The recording party is located in Virginia and consents to the recording. The 2nd party is located in Vermont. The topic involves a business matter (employment discrimination) for a business located in Maryland.
answered on Apr 8, 2023
You would need to consult with attorneys in Virginia and Vermont to see if it is illegal to record without the consent of both parties. It would be illegal in Maryland.
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answered on Apr 4, 2023
I would say yes. As an independent contractor, you are typically considered self-employed and not an employee of the company for which you are providing services. But this is just a practical request to keep track of the work completed and ensure accurate invoicing rather than an employee-employer... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2023
I do not know whether you are eligible to get an insurance license, but you are eligible to get your record expunged 15 years from the end of probation assuming all other criteria are met.
answered on Mar 19, 2023
When a married federal employee retires and claims their benefits, they have to choose whether to take a full or partial survivor benefit- or waive the survivor annuity altogether. To take a reduced benefit, or waive it, their spouse (you) must consent by signing a waiver that is included in the... View More
There was a clerical error between myself and another admin staff. I was supposed to be covering emails on Monday and was not aware of it until Tuesday. On Tuesday however I worked through the emails from Monday for 3 hrs. We are paid per 8hr work day & I added it to my time sheet. My employer... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2023
You must always be paid for hours worked, so long as the employer permitted the work or you had a reasonable expectation (based on policy or lack of an opposite policy). You should ask for a more definite statement of what company policy or MD law you supposedly violated.
I have been a contractor for business A for a year and a half. I have single highhandedly successfully expanded their business all while, here are some details:
-been paid sporadically, almost never on time. This has affected my personal financial issues
-been owed up to $6,000 but... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2023
You have not described any circumstances supporting a viable legal claim. You are a contract employee, but you do not descibe any written contract terms. If you have a contract, your rights are contained in that agreement. If you do not have a contract, or it's verbal, or you no longer wish... View More
I was fired from my job and my employer went to the police and filed a false police report that was slanderous and defamation of character. They also choose to not pay me for my last week of employment. The case is ongoing with the police. I gave them all the proof of my innocence.
answered on Jan 3, 2023
First things first: hire a criminal defense attorney and focus on defendin and winning the criminal case. Until you win that, and avoid a conviction and possible jail, you have no viable civil suit. If you beat the criminal case, then discuss possible civil claims against your employer, but not... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2022
The answer to this question depends on the employer's written policy, and whether this policy was communicated to the employee at the time of hiring. For example, if an employer informs employees in writing at the time of hiring that unused vacation leave will be lost or forfeited upon... View More
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