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GEL Attorneys Recognized by Maryland General Assembly
by coricohen | Aug 27, 2020 | Firm News
The Maryland General Assembly, under sponsorship of Delegate Aruna Miller, issued Gilbert Employment Law partners Gary Gilbert and...
What Federal Law Says About Discrimination
by coricohen | Aug 27, 2020 | Employment Law Basics
It is common knowledge that discrimination is illegal in the workplace. However, many workers remain confused in regard to what this...
How Does a Federal Job Discrimination Complaint Work?
by coricohen | Aug 27, 2020 | Employment Law Basics
There are federal laws that protect employees of federal agencies and those applying to work at them from discrimination. That means...
Am I Eligible for Overtime Pay in Maryland?
by coricohen | Aug 27, 2020 | Employment Law Basics
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...
In What Ways is Retaliation Prohibited?
by coricohen | Aug 27, 2020 | Employment Law Basics
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is in place to create and enforce protections for employees. One of the...
Subtle Gender Discrimination in the Workplace
by coricohen | Aug 27, 2020 | Employment Law Basics
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...
You Cannot be Fired for Reporting a Valid Safety Concern
by coricohen | Aug 27, 2020 | Employment Law Basics
Workers often notice safety issues and still elect to say nothing. For instance, an employer denies workers proper fall protection gear,...
Have You Been the Victim of a Constructive Discharge at Work?
by coricohen | Aug 27, 2020 | Employment Law Basics
You may have heard the term but may not know exactly what it means. If you are an employee facing discrimination or harassment at work,...
What is an “Adverse Action?”
by coricohen | Aug 27, 2020 | Employment Law Basics
Federal and state laws protect workers from retaliation if they file a complaint or become a whistleblower. Far too often, however,...