Frederick, MD Employment Law Attorneys

Lawyers Providing Employment Law Services in Frederick, Maryland

Unfair or unlawful treatment in the workplace can affect employees in many ways. They may experience financial losses or career setbacks as well as emotional distress. Employees who have had their rights violated can benefit by working with a trusted legal advocate who can help them resolve these issues and protect against future harm. At Freedman Law, LLC, our lawyers work to protect the rights of employees in Frederick, Maryland, ensuring that they can receive fair treatment and achieve justice. We can also assist employers in addressing complaints from employees or resolving employment law disputes.

Addressing Sexual Harassment

Some of the most serious violations of the rights of employees involve sexual harassment. Employees may experience physical or emotional harm due to inappropriate sexual contact, unwanted advances or requests for sexual favors, inappropriate jokes, comments about a person's appearance, or attempts by supervisors to coerce employees into engaging in sexual activities. Our attorneys help victims of sexual harassment by ensuring that these issues are reported correctly, documenting the ways they have been affected, and taking legal action to recover compensation or put policies and procedures in place to prevent harassment in the future.

Protecting Against Employment Discrimination

Employees may need to protect their rights if they have experienced discrimination by employers. Unequal treatment or adverse actions against employees due to protected characteristics should be promptly addressed, and employees may be able to recover compensation or make sure other measures are taken to prevent discrimination in the future. Our lawyers can help employees respond to discrimination involving their race, nationality, skin color, genetic makeup, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status (including pregnancy), religion, age, or other factors.

Responding to Retaliation

Employers may take multiple types of actions to retaliate against employees illegally. These actions may be taken in response to complaints of sexual harassment or discrimination, reporting violations of the law to law enforcement, raising concerns about safety issues in the workplace, or other actions that are protected under the law. Employees may be unlawfully penalized, demoted, reassigned, passed over for promotion, or terminated. At Freedman Law, LLC, we help clients take legal action to protect their rights and recover compensation for damages they have suffered due to retaliation.

Securing Disability Accommodations

Some employees may have medical conditions or other types of disabilities that can affect the work they perform. To ensure that they will be able to perform work correctly and meet their expectations, disabled employees may ask their employers to provide certain types of accommodations in the workplace. U.S. laws require employers to address these requests and provide all reasonable accommodations that are considered to be necessary, although exceptions may apply if these accommodations would cause the employer to suffer significant financial hardship. At Freedman Law, LLC, we can help employees in Frederick protect their right to reasonable accommodations. We can address unfair or illegal denials of accommodation requests and take legal action to address the damages an employee has suffered as a result.

Family Medical Leave Issues

Employees may need to take time off for various reasons, but some people who request leave may be treated unfairly or terminated by their employers. It is important for employees to understand when they can take family medical leave, which consists of unpaid time away from work to deal with family responsibilities or treat medical conditions. Our lawyers can provide guidance on when employees are eligible for family medical leave, and we can help determine whether legal action can be taken to address the denial of leave, retaliation for a leave request, or failure to allow an employee to return to their former position.

Addressing Wage Theft and Unpaid Wages

Employees may encounter disputes with employers regarding wages, salaries, hours worked, or benefits. In situations where employers have improperly classified workers, failed to pay for overtime work as required, or engaged in other forms of wage theft, our attorneys can help employees take legal action to ensure that they receive the full compensation they are owed for their work, including back pay and any applicable damages.

Reviewing and Negotiating Severance Agreements

Upon termination, resignation, or departure from a company, an employee may be asked to sign a severance agreement. Employers may use these agreements to protect their interests, including through non-compete or non--disclosure clauses. Our lawyers can work with employees to review severance agreements and make sure they understand the restrictions that may apply to them and other issues that may affect their rights. We can help negotiate favorable terms, ensuring that an employee will receive appropriate severance pay or other benefits.

Legal Support for Employers

In addition to representing employees, Freedman Law, LLC also provides legal services to employers in Frederick, Maryland. We can help them maintain compliance and avoid costly legal disputes, ensuring that they will be able to address concerns that could lead to discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, or wrongful termination claims. We can also provide representation when employees take legal action against employers related to employment law concerns, including working to negotiate settlements or handling cases in court.

Contact Our Frederick Employment Lawyers

At Freedman Law, LLC, our experienced attorneys are ready to work with you to address employment law concerns, protect your rights, and resolve any disputes you may encounter. Contact our office at 410-290-6232 to schedule a consultation and receive effective, dedicated legal help.