Liverpool v. Baltimore County Public Schools

On May 31, 2013, our Maryland employment law lawyers filed an Amended Complaint in the Circuit Court of Baltimore County against Baltimore County Public Schools for alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), the Maryland Wage and Hour Law (“MWHL”), and the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law (“MWPCL”). To learn more about [...]

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What is the “FMLA,” and what rights does it provide me?

The “FMLA” is the Family and Medical Leave Act, a federal law that protects an employee’s job when the employee takes leave because of a serious health condition, or on account of the birth or adoption of a baby.  The protections under the FMLA are strong – but not everyone qualifies for coverage.  Therefore, it [...]

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Jones v. The Children’s Guild, Inc.

On May 28, 2013, our Maryland workplace attorneys filed a lawsuit  in federal court against The Children’s Guild, Inc. for alleged violations of the FMLA and FLSA. The lawsuit was brought on behalf of a casino online real money former employee who worked in the position of a “Day Manager.”  To learn more about Jones v. [...]

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Collins v. Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Inc.

On May 28, 2013, our Towson, MD employment law firm filed a lawsuit  in federal court against Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Inc. for alleged violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). To learn more about the case or to download the complaint, visit our Recent Cases [...]

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Sexton v. Tiffin Mats, Inc., Dan Tiffin and Linda Tiffin

On May 23, 2013, our Maryland workers’ rights attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court against Tiffin Mats—along with its owners, Dan Tiffin and Linda Tiffin.  In the lawsuit, it is alleged that Tiffin Mats violated the FLSA and MWHL by failing to pay the Plaintiff at the legally required overtime rate for hours worked in [...]

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Thomas v. TrayPML, Inc. d/b/a Tray, Inc.

On May 22, 2013, the Maryland employment lawyers of Luchansky Law filed a lawsuit in Baltimore City Circuit Court against TrayPML, Inc.—which does business simply under the name “Tray” or “Tray, Inc.”—alleging a violation of the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law (“MWPCL”) and breach of contract. To learn more about this case or cases like [...]

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FLSA & MWHL Violations

On May 14, 2013, our Maryland employment law firm filed its First Amended Complaint in a federal case which has brought against Montgomery Hospice, Inc. and which alleges violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and the Maryland Wage and Hour Law (“MWHL”).  The case is styled Uche v. Montgomery Hospice, Inc., et al., Civil [...]

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How Long Do I Have to File an Overtime Pay Claim?

Maryland employees generally have two years to file a claim for unpaid overtime wages against their employer or former employer. That period can be extended to three years if the employee can prove that the employer’s failure to pay overtime was “willful.” These time frames are very important, particularly for long-time employees who have terminated [...]

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The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) – A Primer

Most people know that it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee on account of the employee’s disability.  Many people even know that to do so can be a violation of the ADA – the Americans with Disabilities Act.  But few people actually know how the ADA actually works – who is [...]

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Maryland Court Rules in Favor of Personal Liability of Employers for Wage Payment Claims

Imagine the following scenario. You work for a small company, ABC Widgits Corp., where the owner is involved in the day-to-day operations of the Company.  She hired you, she established your hourly rate, and she set your schedule.  And when she fired you, she refused to pay you your last paycheck, claiming that you don’t [...]

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