Employment Law Basics

Last month, the PUMP Act went into full effect, expanding protections for parents who return to work while still nursing. The PUMP Act...

On October 1, 2022, Washington D.C’s amended Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act (“Amended Act”) became effective.  The purpose of the...

The Maryland state legislature delivered a victory to employees throughout the state by overriding the governor's veto of Senate Bill 275,...

Sexual orientation is a protected class, just like race or gender, meaning employers cannot discriminate against workers due to...

Sometimes, people use the term “hostile work environment” in reference to nearly any unpleasant work situation: A rude boss, obnoxious...

It is common knowledge that discrimination is illegal in the workplace. However, many workers remain confused in regard to what this...

There are federal laws that protect employees of federal agencies and those applying to work at them from discrimination. That means...

It can be very frustrating and disheartening to feel as though you are not getting the pay or the work that you believe you are entitled...

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is in place to create and enforce protections for employees. One of the...

Although there are many laws in place with a goal to prevent discrimination in the workplace in the United States, the sad fact is that...