Are You an Employee?
You may be injured in the workplace or treated unfairly. Your rights and remedies under the law are based on your relationship with those causing you harm. In Maryland, the employment relationship exists if the employer controls the method and manner of the employee's performance. While Maryland law recognizes other factors, "control" is the one that generally distinguishes between identifying an independent contractor and an employee. A contractual provision that a person is an independent contractor and not an employee does not alone determine the relationship.
Issues and Claims in the Workplace
Examples of when you may have a claim in the area of Employment Law include:
- you are accidentally injured when performing the job
- you are attacked on the job
- you become ill as a result of work conditions
- your fellow workers attack your gender, race, or religion.
- your employment opportunities are limited because of your gender, race, or religion.
- you are fired for refusing to break the law
The precise facts surrounding these events will determine your rights. Do not wait and hope for a change. Take action. When you have been harmed, contact a lawyer immediately.
How I Can Help You
Reality does not always fit into standardized categories. Depending on the circumstances of my client, I have found that a certain amount of creativity can be of great benefit.
These specific circumstances led me to:
- create precedent in Maryland in the area of wrongful termination
- eliminate a defense with potential OSAH and ADA claims
- convert a Title VII claim into a Maryland lawsuit
Learn what I can do for you. Contact me for a free consultation.