Gaithersburg, Maryland Employment Law Attorneys

Employment Lawyer for Employee Rights in Gaithersburg

All employees have rights that should be protected. Unfortunately, there are times when these rights may be violated by employers or others. In these situations, employees may suffer financial losses due to the loss of a job and difficulty finding employment, and they may also experience a great deal of stress and emotional trauma. Fortunately, employees have legal options, and they can take action to address illegal actions by their employers and assert their rights. The lawyers at Freedman Law, LLC can help employees navigate these complex situations and make sure they can resolve employment law issues correctly.

Workplace Accommodations for Disabled Employees

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures that disabled employees can work in safe, healthy environments while meeting their personal needs and completing tasks to the best of their abilities. Certain types of accommodations may be necessary to help employees perform their job duties effectively. Employees can request reasonable accommodations, which may include modifications to work schedules, assistive devices, or the restructuring of job tasks.

Disabled employees should be aware that they have the right to request reasonable accommodations without fear of retaliation. If an employer refuses to provide reasonable accommodations or retaliates against the employee for making the request, the employee can take legal action. Our lawyers can assist employees as they make requests for accommodations or take steps to enforce their rights under the law.

Addressing Sexual Harassment

While awareness of sexual harassment has increased over the past few decades, employees continue to be affected by this issue. Harassment of a sexual nature can cause significant emotional trauma. It can also affect victims financially, especially in cases involving "quid pro quo" harassment where an employee is threatened with the loss of their job or other penalties if they do not engage in sexual activity with a manager or supervisor.

Employees who experience sexual harassment have the right to take action against their harassers, addressing the harm they have experienced and preventing other forms of harassment in the future. They can also address illegal or inappropriate actions by employers, such as retaliation for reporting sexual harassment or participating in investigations.

At Freedman Law, LLC, our attorneys can help employees understand their rights and options in these situations. We can guide employees through the process of filing sexual harassment complaints, documenting harassment and the steps an employer has taken in response, and taking legal action to secure compensation or other remedies to address the effects of sexual harassment.

Responding to Retaliation and Wrongful Termination

There are some situations where employees may be penalized for exercising their legal rights, such as filing complaints about discrimination or sexual harassment, requesting workplace accommodations, or reporting health and safety violations. Retaliation can take many forms, including demotions, reductions in wages or hours, or harassment by managers or coworkers. Employees may also face wrongful termination in which they are fired or laid off for illegal reasons.

The attorneys at Freedman Law, LLC can help employees challenge wrongful terminations or address retaliation, and we will work to ensure that our clients are treated fairly. by filing a complaint with the appropriate government agency or pursuing a lawsuit against the employer. We can help demonstrate that an employer's actions were unlawful, and we can help employees take legal action to recover damages for lost wages, emotional distress, and other related losses.

Additional Employment Law Issues Freedman Law, LLC Can Address

The attorneys at Freedman Law, LLC have the experience needed to assist with a wide range of employment law issues, including:

• Discrimination: When employees are treated unfairly because of protected factors such as race, sexual orientation, gender, age, religion, national origin, family status, or disability, we can help them seek justice and compensation for the harm they have suffered.
• Wage and Hour Claims: Employees are entitled to fair compensation for their work, including overtime pay when applicable. We assist employees in recovering unpaid wages and addressing violations of wage and hour laws.
• Family Medical Leave: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides employees with the right to take unpaid leave for certain reasons related to medical care or family relationships without the fear of losing their job. We help employees assert their rights under the FMLA and address any violations by their employers.
• Non-Disclosure or Non-Compete Agreements: Employers often require employees to sign legal agreements as a condition of employment or as part of a severance package. We work with employees to ensure that they understand their rights under these agreements, and we can help address any unlawful restrictions that may hinder our clients' future employment opportunities.

Contact Our Gaithersburg, MD Wrongful Termination and Retaliation Attorneys

The lawyers at Freedman Law, LLC can provide guidance and legal support for both employees and employers, working to help resolve employment law issues while protecting our clients' rights. To learn more about how we can assist you, contact our Gaithersburg employment law attorneys today at 410-290-6230.