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In two recent decisions Maryland's highest court has strengthened the rights of employees to collect commissions they earn.
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Summary of Selected Employment Civil Rights Issues
Possible employment causes of action: Race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation (in Baltimore City), marital status, certain physical or mental handicaps, age, gender. In addition to the well known categories listed above, there are numerous other reasons why an employer may not discriminate against an employee.
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Employment Discrimination - How to Protect Yourself
Many employees are under the impression that their employer has a duty to treat them fairly and equally. They believe that their employer may not "discriminate" against them. However, most forms of "discrimination" - treating one employee differently than another - are completely legal. Such legal discrimination can range from the beneficial (giving a raise to an employee with a winning personality) to the harmful (giving the worst assignment to an annoying employee). While the anti-discrimination laws provide little protection against an employer who is simply an unfair "jerk," certain specific forms of discrimination are clearly illegal.
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What You Should Know if You're Charged with Driving While Intoxicated
The laws in the U.S. and Maryland are becoming decidedly tougher. The Maryland General Assembly recently enacted laws which make it easier for prosecutors to obtain convictions while simultaneously stiffening penalties.
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Workers' Compensation for Firefighters and Paramedics after Retirement
Firefighters and paramedics can obtain Workers' Compensation benefits for heart attacks
suffered after retirement.
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What to Do After an Automobile Collision - A Few Basic Tips
When you are in a collision, stop and think before you speak or give statements.
Obtain prompt legal and medical care. You will fare much better in the end.
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The Americans With Disabilities Act
Even severely disabled firefighters may be able to save their jobs with the help of the ADA because fighting fires may not be an essential element of the job.
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Rights of EMS Employees Responding to Emergencies
An Article in the February 1995 edition of The Journal of Emergency Medicine recounted the story of James Garcia, a paramedic in South Carolina who was hit by a car and seriously injured at the scene of an accident. What was remarkable about the case was that Garcia -- not the driver -- was charged with a traffic violation. Mr. Garcia's investigation of South Carolina law revealed no statute which protects emergency medical service personnel at the scene of an accident. The question that comes to mind upon hearing Mr. Garcia's story is: Could a situation like this arise in Maryland? The answer is probably not.
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Alimony and Child Support: Recent Trends
Many people have out-dated notions about alimony and child support. As a result, they may make ill-advised and potentially disastrous decisions regarding separation, custody and divorce. With this short article, I hope to clear up some of these old myths which linger and confuse.
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What Maryland Employees Should Know About Workers' Compensation Claims
Many employees fail to take advantage of their rights under the workers' compensation laws of Maryland because: (1) they do not understand the benefits they are entitled to; (2) they are afraid of employer retaliation if they file a claim; and/or (3) they are concerned about attorney's fees and other costs associated with pursuing their rights. This page will summarize the workers' compensation system and provide you with the basic information you need to understand your rights when you are injured on the job. You should still obtain legal advice before you actually file a claim and before you provide any statements to your employer's claims adjuster.
This article will summarize the Workers' Compensation System and provide you with the basic information you need to protect your rights when you are injured on the job.
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