Severance Pay as Owed Wages Under Maryland Law: Get Three Times the Amount

Posted on March 6, 2022 in Employee Rights, Employment Law, Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law, Severance & Separation

Another Maryland court has ruled that severance pay required by an employment contract can be considered owed “wages” under the Maryland Wage Payment & Collection Law and just not an item that has to be provided by contract terms.

University Staff, Faculty and Administrators Should Know Your Employment Rights

Posted on March 2, 2018 in Employee Rights, Employment Law, Severance & Separation

Maryland is the home of many fine and esteemed colleges and universities, including the Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland system (College Park, Towson, Baltimore County, Eastern Shore, Frostburg, St. Mary’s), Morgan State, St. John’s, Coppin and several others.

What is Severance Pay? A Few Things To Look Out For

Posted on February 26, 2014 in Severance & Separation

One of the reasons Lebau & Neuworth is consistently named among Maryland's best lawyers is that we have experience in dealing with severance pay claims. What is severance pay? Read More

CVS Lawsuit: Why the EEOC Is Taking Action Against The Company's Severance Agreements

Posted on February 22, 2014 in Agreements & Negotiations, Discrimination & Harassment, Severance & Separation

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has just issued a press release about its recently filed lawsuit against CVS. Just what is at stake in the CVS lawsuit? The employer’s overly broad severance agreements that try to prevent employees talking amongst themselves about discrimination: Read More