Criminal Lawyer If you feel as though you have been discriminated against because of your gender, you may be entitled to compensation under federal and state laws. An attorney will work diligently to protect the rights of individuals that…
One of Dave Albo – Attorney’s most robust practice areas is employment law, http://www.albo-oblon.com/practice-areas/employment-law/, serving both employers and employees, whether in government or in the private workforce. As with any client, we thoughtfully advise those seeking employment counsel based on the…
Yes, under these facts the employee can likely sue for retaliation based on a recent decision by the 4th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, the federal circuit which covers Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and North and South Carolina. In…
No, the Supreme Court did not require, as a categorical matter, that every pregnant employee be treated the same as every disabled employee with respect to light duty. Distinctions could be made based on the type of disability and…
Yes, most job offers can be rescinded, even if the applicant has made preparations for the new job such as quitting current employment and even relocating to be near the new employer. One example of this recently played out…
Traditionally the answer to this question has been “no” unless the chain participated in the practice. (Hence one reason for a business to operate as a franchisor) However, recent charges by the National Labor Relations Board against McDonald’s USA,…
For most for-profit companies, the answer is generally “no.” In 2010 guidance, the Department of Labor asserted that most such interns are actually employees who should be paid wages. Since then, unpaid interns have sued several large employers, including…
The Fourth Circuit recently recognized that an employer’s failure to post the required notice of rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) can extend (or “toll”) an aggrieved employee’s statute of limitations. The case involves an individual from…
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia recently denied an employer’s motion for summary judgment on an employee’s claim of retaliation under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In a memorandum opinion issued last month in…
No. The privacy requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) generally do not apply to employers. However, other laws impose similar requirements upon employers receiving employee medical leave and accommodation requests. The Americans with Disabilities Act…