Most people use the words interchangeably. Someone says they were harassed at work, and what they actually mean is they were discriminated against. Or they say they were discriminated against when the conduct they experienced is legally defined as harassment. The distinction matters more than most workers realize, because how you describe what happened affects
Civil rights violations happen more often than most people expect. Washington D.C. is covered by both federal and local law, which means individuals have multiple layers of protection against discrimination and misconduct. Still, knowing whether something legally qualifies as a violation is where a lot of people get stuck. These are the questions we hear
Hiring a business attorney is one thing. Knowing how to work with them productively is another. The relationship you build with your legal counsel can directly impact both the quality of advice you receive and the cost of obtaining it. Our friends at Ghassemian Law Group discuss how business owners can maximize the value of
Pregnancy discrimination at work is more common than many people realize, and it often shows up in ways that are easy to dismiss or second-guess. A sudden shift in job responsibilities, a promotion that never materializes after a pregnancy announcement, or a supervisor who becomes cold and distant can all point to something more serious
Most workers in Maryland are employed “at will.” That means an employer can terminate you at any time, for almost any reason, or for no stated reason at all. The arrangement also runs the other direction, you are free to leave a job whenever you choose without legal consequences. Many people assume that being fired
In Maryland, certain people within a business carry a legal obligation to act in the best interest of the company and its owners. Managing partners, officers, directors, and majority shareholders all fall into this category. That obligation is called a fiduciary duty, and when it is violated, the damage to a business can be significant.