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Job Applicants Undergoing Background Checks Have Rights Under FCRA
Background checks during employment verification are common among a vast array of occupations and industries in the United States. Most workers have had to undergo a background check for a job at some time or another; however, many applicants are unaware of their rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). What is FCRA? The…
FLSA Overtime Requirements
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), workers must be paid at least minimum wage. Additionally, workers must be paid time and a half of their regular rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in one workweek. This federal rule generally governs employee overtime pay; however, certain employees are “exempt” from its requirements…
Workplace Retaliation Claims
Workplace retaliation occurs when an employer takes an adverse employment action, such as firing or demoting an employee, in response to a claim of discrimination with which the employee is involved. This includes activity one employee takes on behalf of another employee who is being harassed or discriminated against. While employers cannot punish employees for…
John Whitfield has been significant in his management of a suit involving the death of my son in a motorcycle accident. His professionalism, compassion, support, and especially his knowledge base in this suit has been above reproach. He has communicated well and kept all parties apprised of the status of the suit. I feel he negotiated effectively to reach the best possible settlement for my son's estate. He certainly assures his clients are represented well. I am grateful for his successfully bringing this suit to a satisfactory conclusion. In short, John's expertise has been awesome.
I am very grateful to Whitfield Bryson for taking the initiative in filing suit against the manufacturers of defective CSST pipe. I am sure that this successful litigation will now help Maryland homeowners become aware of the danger of old style CSST pipe and to let them know what steps they may take to protect themselves against those dangers. Who knows how many lives and homes may be saved as a result of his efforts. Thank you for your important work in this litigation.
