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Attorneys at KSC Law have experience representing employees who rights have been violated by their employers. Our trial attorneys have litigated before State and Federal courts to ensure workplace rights
Unpaid Overtime
Discrimination on the Basis of Sex, Race, National Origin
KSC Law represents individuals who have been discriminated against on the basis of sex, race, or national origin in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Maryland law. We have represented individuals who have been discriminated against because of their race with regard to hiring, termination, promotion, compensation, and other benefits of employment.
We also litigate claims in which an employer attempts to retaliate against an individual for exercising their rights under the anti-discrimination laws. It is unlawful to retaliate against an individual for opposing employment practices that the individual in good faith believes are discriminatory on the basis of race. An employer may not retaliate against an individual for filing a discrimination charge or participating in an investigation of discrimination.
Discrimination on the Basis of Age
Pension and Welfare Benefit Claims
Unpaid Wages & Time “Off-the-Clock”
Workers are entitled to be paid for their time from the moment they arrive at their job to the end of the workday, with few exceptions. Time spent at the work site preparing for the job is time spent serving your employer. This includes time spent putting on a uniform or protective gear, loading vehicles and gathering supplies. You may be entitled to compensation for the time spent on these activities.
We help employees recover unpaid wages for time spent:
- Driving to pick-up or drop-off materials
- Putting on uniforms and protective gear
- Inspecting, cleaning and maintaining equipment
- Night and weekend setup duties
- Workplace cleanup
Wage Deductions
Severance, Separation, & Non-Compete Agreements
We counsel individuals at the inception and at the end of employment to protect their rights and livelihood. We are available for consultations about employment contracts when an offer of employment is first tendered. Our attorneys can assist in negotiating and limiting the terms of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. We represent individuals when a dispute arises concerning the scope or enforceability of a non-compete agreement.
We are also available for consultation about severance packages, separation agreements, and releases when an employment relationship is terminated. We help individuals understand their rights and options at this crucial moment. We help individuals assess any severance offered and we are available to negotiate better terms when they are due. We help individuals evaluate releases, waivers, and non-compete agreements that may limit redress for wrongs or curtail future employment opportunities.
Family & Medical Leave
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) requires covered employers permit employees to take up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid leave for serious health conditions, to care for a close family member with a serious health condition, and for the birth or adoption of a child. Circumstances that implicate the FMLA include cancer treatment, orthopedic surgery, treatment for chronic disease, long-term care for a child or parent, and psychiatric treatment. A covered employer generally cannot refuse to permit qualifying leave. A covered employer is generally required to reinstate the employee upon return from leave. An employer may be liable for damages to an employees if the employer refuses unpaid medical leave upon a proper showing of qualified need, or if the employer retaliates against the worker for utilizing FMLA rights. Our attorneys have experience helping employees protect their rights under the FMLA.