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# Lebau & Neuworth: A Law Firm Dedicated to Individual & Employee Rights

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## Posts
- [Before Signing a Severance Agreement: What Employees Need to Know](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/before-signing-a-severance-agreement-in-maryland-what-employees-need-to-know/): Losing your job is stressful enough. Then your employer hands you a severance agreement or separation agreement and asks you to sign it quickly so you can receive your severance pay. It's a lot to process during an emotional moment, and many Maryland employees feel pressured to sign without fully understanding what they're agreeing to.
- [Can My Employer Force Me to Take a Fitness-for-Duty Exam?](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/can-my-employer-force-a-fitness-for-duty-exam/): Being told you need to undergo a fitness-for-duty exam can be stressful. For many employees, it feels less like a routine workplace requirement and more like a threat to their job.
- [Noncompetes Across the Line: How Maryland and D.C. Treat Workers Very Differently](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/noncompetes-across-the-line-how-maryland-and-d-c-treat-workers-very-differently/): A practical, worker-side guide to noncompetes in Maryland and the District of Columbia.
- [When Two Companies Profit From Your Work, Both May Owe You](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/when-multiple-companies-control-your-job-more-than-one-employer-may-be-legally-responsible/): Today, many workers report to one company every day while technically being paid by another. That setup is common in staffing agency jobs, subcontractor arrangements, warehouse work, healthcare staffing, construction, hospitality, and other industries that rely on contract labor.
- [Pregnant And Put On A Performance Plan — Is That Legal In Maryland?](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/pregnant-put-on-performance-plan-maryland/): Being pregnant should not put your job in danger. Still, many Maryland employees notice a sudden shift at work after announcing a pregnancy, requesting accommodations, or discussing maternity leave. A supervisor who was once supportive may become critical. 
- [Think You Were Retaliated Against at Work? Read This First](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/think-you-were-retaliated-against-at-work-read-this-first/): Lebau & Neuworth | Employment Law Blog
- [Fired After Speaking Up? What Workers Should Know About Wrongful Discharge ](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/wrongful-discharge-after-reporting-misconduct/): If you have been fired after reporting misconduct at work, you may be wondering whether your employer crossed a legal line. Maryland is an at-will employment state, which means employers can generally terminate employees for almost any reason, or no reason at all. But there are important exceptions. In some situations, a termination may qualify as wrongful discharge, sometimes called abusive discharge, when the firing violates a clear public policy.
- [The EEOC’s Telework Guidance and What It Means for Employees in Maryland and DC](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/the-eeocs-telework-guidance-and-what-it-means-for-employees-in-maryland-and-dc/): The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released updated guidance on telework as a disability accommodation. While it’s technically directed at federal agencies, it reflects how the EEOC interprets the law more broadly, including how private employers are expected to handle remote work requests.
- [Is My Noncompete Still Enforceable in Maryland in 2026?](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/is-my-noncompete-still-enforceable-in-maryland-in-2026/): If you are staring at a noncompete agreement and wondering whether it can actually be used against you, you are not alone. Whether you just received a cease-and-desist letter, are weighing a job offer from a competitor, or were handed a noncompete on your way out the door after a layoff, the uncertainty you are feeling is completely understandable. These agreements are written by employer-side lawyers specifically to feel intimidating, and they often work even when they would never hold up in court.
- [I Was Fired After Taking FMLA Leave in Maryland - Do I Have a Case?](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/i-was-fired-after-taking-fmla-leave-in-maryland-do-i-have-a-case/): If you were fired after taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), you are probably asking one question, “Was my termination legal?”
- [Lebau & Neuworth Recognized by NIWR for Advancing Workers’ Rights in Maryland](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/lebau-neuworth-recognized-by-niwr-for-advancing-workers-rights-in-maryland/): Lebau & Neuworth is proud to announce that our firm has been recognized as part of the National Institute for Workers’ Rights (NIWR) 2025–2026 Visionary Circle. This honor reflects our long-standing commitment to protecting employees across Maryland and the D.C. Metro Area and advancing the fight for fair and equal treatment in the workplace.
- [Wrongfully Fired in Maryland? Signs You May Have an Employment Law Case](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/wrongfully-fired-in-maryland-signs-you-may-have-an-employment-law-case/): Losing your job can be sudden and confusing. Many Maryland workers walk away from a termination wondering if what happened was unfair, unethical, or even illegal. If you were fired and something about it does not sit right, you may be asking an important question, “Was this wrongful termination?”
- [False Claims Act Settlements and Judgments Surpass $6.8 Billion in Fiscal Year 2025](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/false-claims-act-settlements-and-judgments-surpass-6-8-billion-in-fiscal-year-2025/): The federal government recovered more than $6.8 billion through False Claims Act settlements and judgments during fiscal year 2025, setting a new all-time record. The announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) highlights the continued expansion of enforcement efforts aimed at uncovering fraud involving federal funds, particularly in health care, government contracting, and trade compliance.
- [Can I Sue My Employer for Wrongful Termination in Maryland?](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/can-i-sue-my-employer-for-wrongful-termination-in-maryland/): Being fired under false accusations can be stressful, confusing, and damaging to your career. Many employees wonder if they have the right to sue their employer when they are unfairly blamed or dismissed. 
- [Understanding Maryland At-Will Employment and Employee Rights](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/understanding-maryland-at-will-employment-and-employee-rights/): Many Maryland workers are surprised to learn that their jobs are considered “at-will.” While this is the standard employment arrangement in the state, it can create confusion and concern, especially when an employee is terminated unexpectedly which can lead to a devastating loss of income and benefits. Understanding what at-will employment means, when exceptions apply, and how your rights are protected can help you make informed decisions about your career and potential legal claims.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Receives Pro Bono Award at the 2025 Bar Kickoff Party](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/lebau-neuworth-receives-pro-bono-award-at-the-2025-bar-kickoff-party/): We’re pleased to share that Lebau & Neuworth officially received the 2025 Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year Award during the Bar Kickoff Party and Annual Pro Bono Awards on October 21, 2025, hosted by PK Law and the Baltimore County Bar Association.
- [Maryland Electricians File Collective Action Lawsuit Over Unpaid Overtime Wages](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/maryland-electricians-file-collective-action-lawsuit-over-unpaid-overtime-wages/): Three Maryland electricians have taken a stand for fair pay by filing a collective action lawsuit against Infinity Home Services and American Home Contractors in the U.S. District Court for Maryland. The lawsuit, brought by Lebau & Neuworth, alleges that the companies violated federal and state wage laws by failing to pay employees for overtime hours worked. According to the complaint, the electricians regularly worked beyond 40 hours a week without receiving the overtime pay required by law. This issue may affect employees across Maryland, regardless of employer.
- [Human Trafficking and Owed Wage Case Moves Forward: Federal Judge Allows Claims to Proceed](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/human-trafficking-and-owed-wage-case-moves-forward-federal-judge-allows-claims-to-proceed/): At Lebau & Neuworth, we’re proud to stand up for workers whose rights have been violated — especially in cases involving exploitation, trafficking, and unpaid labor. 
- [Lebau & Neuworth Named 2025 Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/lebau-neuworth-named-2025-pro-bono-law-firm-of-the-year/): We’re proud to share that Lebau & Neuworth has been recognized by the Baltimore County Bar Association and Pro Bono Committee as the 2025 Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year. This award honors our firm’s dedication to serving the citizens of Baltimore and our commitment to advancing access to justice for all.
- [Maryland Whistleblower Case: SOC Manager Allowed to Move Forward with Embassy Security Fraud Lawsuit](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/maryland-whistleblower-case-soc-manager-allowed-to-move-forward-with-embassy-security-fraud-lawsuit/): A recent federal court decision in Maryland underscores the importance of whistleblower protections and highlights the potential scale of fraud in government contracting. In Sovitsky v. SOC LLC, a federal judge ruled that whistleblower Paul Sovitsky, a former Training Manager for SOC LLC, can move forward with his False Claims Act lawsuit alleging systematic fraud tied to U.S. Embassy security contracts in Baghdad.
- [What to Do if You’re Facing a Hostile Work Environment in Maryland](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/what-to-do-if-youre-facing-a-hostile-work-environment-in-maryland/): If going to work causes you anxiety or distress because of ongoing mistreatment, harassment, or bullying, you may be dealing with more than just a difficult workplace. You could be experiencing what Maryland law defines as a hostile work environment.
- [Equal Pay Laws in Maryland: What Employers and Employees Should Know](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/equal-pay-laws-in-maryland-what-employers-and-employees-should-know/): Pay equity is not just a fairness issue, it’s the law. Equal pay laws in Maryland are designed to ensure that employees receive equal compensation for substantially similar work, regardless of gender, sex, race, or other protected characteristics. If you're an employee concerned about wage discrimination or an employer working to ensure compliance, you owe it to yourself or your employees to understand the laws surrounding pay equity and strive for fairness for all.
- [Maryland Employment Discrimination Laws: Know Your Rights](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/maryland-employment-discrimination-laws-know-your-rights/): At Lebau & Neuworth, we understand that your career is more than just a paycheck—it’s your identity, passion, and future. When workplace discrimination threatens that, the impact can be devastating. The good news is that both Maryland and federal laws offer strong protections for employees against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
- [National Recognition: Stephen Lebau Honored in 2025 Best Lawyers in America®](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/national-recognition-stephen-lebau-honored-in-2025-best-lawyers-in-america/): Lebau & Neuworth Law is proud to announce that our founding partner, Stephen Lebau, has once again been recognized by Best Lawyers in America®, one of the most prestigious honors in the legal field. For 2025, Stephen has been selected in multiple categories: Employment Law — Individuals and Litigation — Labor & Employment. This distinction reflects not only his decades of dedication to protecting workers’ rights but also the deep trust and respect he has earned from peers and clients nationwide.
- [What Your HR Won’t Share: Getting Reasonable Work Accommodations](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/what-your-hr-wont-share-getting-reasonable-work-accommodations/): Everyone deserves the chance to do their best to the workplace, without barriers standing in the way of fairness or dignity. If you need adjustments to do your job, those rights are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). But too often, HR departments don’t give you the whole story, letting confusion and outdated assumptions get in the way of your success. You deserve straight answers, honest support, and the confidence to stand up for what’s fair. Knowledge is power, and knowing your rights means you can shape your work environment to fit your needs.
- [Setting the Standard: Stephen Lebau Receives Prestigious Peer Recognition](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/setting-the-standard-stephen-lebau-receives-prestigious-peer-recognition/): Lebau & Neuworth is proud to announce that Stephen Lebau has received the highest possible ratings for both legal ability and ethical standards in the 2025 Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings. This prestigious honor is based entirely on evaluations from fellow attorneys and members of the legal community, who know the work, the effort, and the values it takes to truly stand out in the legal profession. 
- [What Maryland Employees Need to Know About the new OBBBA Tax Law](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/what-maryland-2025-obbba-tax-law/): The Overtime Bonus and Benefits for Better America Act of 2025 (OBBBA) introduces changes in federal tax rules that impact many workers in Maryland and the DC area. Although it doesn't overhaul wage and hour law, it adds a federal income tax deduction for eligible overtime and tipped income between 2025 and 2028.
- [Disability Discrimination and the ADA: What “Otherwise Qualified” Really Means](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/disability-discrimination-the-importance-of-being-otherwise-qualified/): If you’re dealing with a disability at work, one of the most common questions is whether your employer has to keep you in your position or make changes to help you stay employed.
- [Reporting an Employer to the Department of Labor: A Maryland Employee’s Guide](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/reporting-an-employer-to-the-department-of-labor-a-maryland-employees-guide/): At Lebau & Neuworth, we stand with Maryland workers who face unfair treatment at work. If your employer is violating labor laws—whether it’s unpaid wages, unsafe conditions, or illegal discrimination—you don’t have to stay silent. Many people don’t realize that reporting workplace violations is a protected action under federal and state law. This blog breaks down what to expect and how to take the right steps to hold your employer accountable.
- [What Happens to Employees During Mergers and Acquisitions?](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/what-happens-to-employees-during-mergers-and-acquisitions/): When a company changes hands, it can send shockwaves through the workplace. If your employer is part of a merger or acquisition (M&A), you're probably wondering what this means for your job, benefits, and future. At Lebau & Neuworth, our employment attorneys have helped countless Maryland workers navigate these transitions—and we know how stressful and confusing this time can be.
- [Maryland Updates Parental Leave Law: What FMLA-Covered Employers Need to Know](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/maryland-updates-parental-leave-law-what-fmla-covered-employers-need-to-know/): A recent change to Maryland’s employment law will have a big impact on how parental leave is handled across the state. Beginning October 1, 2025, businesses that are already covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) will no longer need to comply with Maryland’s separate parental leave law. This change is designed to streamline obligations for certain employers, but it also raises questions for workers trying to understand what leave protections they still have.
- [What Maryland Healthcare Workers Need to Know About the New Non-Compete Ban](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/what-maryland-employers-need-to-know-about-the-new-healthcare-non-compete-ban/): Starting July 1, 2025, Maryland will limit the use of non-compete agreements and certain conflict-of-interest clauses for many healthcare and veterinary professionals.
- [What Qualifies As Wrongful Termination In Maryland?](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/what-qualifies-as-wrongful-termination-in-maryland/): Losing your job is never easy, but if you suspect your termination wasn't fair, you have more options than you think. Wrongful termination occurs when an employer violates state or federal employment laws, such as dismissing an employee for discriminatory reasons, retaliating against whistleblowers, or failing to honor employment agreements. Maryland employees are protected by laws that uphold their rights in the workplace, and understanding these laws is the first step toward justice. 
- [Big Win Against IBM: Employee Commission Case Successfully Resolved](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/win-against-ibm-employee-lawsuit/): At Lebau & Neuworth, we are proud to stand up for employees who are denied fair compensation, and we’re thrilled to share another significant victory.
- [Women's Law Center of Maryland Honors Richard Neuworth with the Access to Justice Award](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/womens-law-center-of-maryland-honors-richard-neuworth-with-the-access-to-justice-award/): We are very proud to announce that the Women's Law Center of Maryland has awarded Richard P. Neuworth, a distinguished employment law attorney at Lebau & Neuworth, LLC, the Access to Justice Award. This prestigious recognition highlights his dedication to expanding access to legal resources and tireless advocacy for Maryland workers.
- [False Claims Act: a 2024 Review](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/false-claims-act-a-2024-review/): Lebau & Neuworth attorneys frequently represent whistleblowers who report fraud, waste, and abuse within local, state, and federal government agencies. Because the Lebau & Neuworth attorneys are experts in employment law, they are equipped to advise employees on job protections and the significant monetary recoveries possible under whistleblower laws.
- [Employment Non-Competes 2024 Update](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/employment-non-competes-2024-update/): In examining the legal developments surrounding employment non-compete agreements, the year 2024 began with considerable momentum in efforts to regulate them at the federal level. However, this initial energy faded into insignificance as the year progressed, while substantial restrictions emerged under state law. To better understand the landscape, let's define some key terms and delve deeper into the specifics.
- [Unlawful Practices in Eldercare](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/unlawful-practices-in-eldercare/): The Maryland Association of Justice has recently featured an article by attorney Richard Neuworth from Lebau & Neuworth, addressing unlawful practices in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospices. This article was published in the Fall 2024 edition of the Trial Reporter. It highlights explicitly prevalent fraudulent activities that lead to claims under the federal and Maryland False Claims Acts.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Client’s Claim For Benefits Stays In Court](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/lebau-neuworth-clients-claim-for-benefits-stays-in-court/): A Lebau & Neuworth client won a victory in Maryland federal court on a claim that the employer had misrepresented the amounts of offered disability and life insurance benefits and had not timely produced requested plan benefits.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Continue to Win Wage Cases for Marylanders](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/lebau-neuworth-continue-to-win-wage-cases-for-marylanders/): The attorneys at Lebau & Neuworth have been busy fighting for the rights of employees in Maryland. Recently, Lebau & Neuworth settled a case for two workers who were misclassified as 1099 independent contractors by a major food distribution company. The case alleged that the workers were employees and not 1099 independent contractors and were therefore owed the required minimum wage as required by the Maryland Wage and Hour Law and the Fair Labor Standards Act. The attorneys at Lebau & Neuworth fought for the employees and negotiated a very favorable settlement on their behalf.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Fight for Optimal Outcomes in Maryland Severance Cases](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/lebau-neuworth-fight-for-optimal-outcomes-in-maryland-severance-cases/): Maryland is home to four Fortune 500 companies: Lockheed Martin, Constellation Energy, which owns BG&E), Marriott International, and Xylem. Aside from the federal and state governments, Maryland’s largest employers include Johns Hopkins University, the Johns Hopkins Health System, the University of Maryland Medical System, and Black & Decker. Amazon has also grown its workforce exponentially in Maryland.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Commitment to Victims of Sexual Discrimination & Harassment Leads to New Wins](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/lebau-neuworth-commitment-to-victims-of-sexual-discrimination-harassment-leads-to-new-wins/): Lebau & Neuworth’s dedication to fighting for victims of sex discrimination & harassment is an ongoing success story, as the law firm continues to work hard on behalf of victims. One recent success was achieved through Steve Lebau’s work assisting a female bartender at Maryland’s Gap Casino. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed suit against the Company which then agreed to pay $100,000. 
- [Lebau & Neuworth Seek Justice for Human Trafficking](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/lebau-neuworth-seek-justice-for-human-trafficking/): The attorneys at Lebau & Neuworth have recently filed a case under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, alleging that its client (a young adult) was subjected to forced labor and involuntary servitude for over a decade. She was forced to work without wages for years and without means to escape the intolerable situation. The case is now pending in the federal district court in Maryland, and as the case develops, we will update this blog.
- [Lebau and Neuworth selected as "The Best Legal Talent in the World, Case Closed."](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/lebau-and-neuworth-selected-as-the-best-legal-talent-in-the-world-case-closed/): Lebau & Neuworth has AGAIN been named in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for its legal talent in their "Employment Law for Individuals" and "Labor & Employment Litigation" practice areas.
- [Supreme Court Decision Raises the Bar on Employer Requirements for Religious Accommodations](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/supreme-court-decision-raises-the-bar-on-employer-requirements-for-religious-accommodations/): On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court, the highest federal court in the United States, issued a ruling in Groff v. DeJoy regarding the requirement for employers to provide religious accommodations under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), which makes it illegal for employers (including federal agencies and unions) to discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of their religious beliefs in hiring and firing and during their employment.
- [Lebau and Neuworth are 30th-Anniversary Edition 'Best Lawyers' in Employment Law and Litigation](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/lebau-and-neuworth-are-30th-anniversary-edition-best-lawyers-in-employment-law-and-litigation/): Lebau & Neuworth attorneys Richard Neuworth and Stephen Lebau have both ONCE AGAIN been named in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® .Each was recognized for their legal talent in their "Employment Law for Individuals" and "Labor & Employment Litigation" practice areas.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Wins Disability Benefits For Persons With Migraines](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/lebau-neuworth-wins-disability-benefits-for-persons-with-migraines/): The law firm of Lebau & Neuworth recently obtained long-term disability benefits on behalf of two clients who suffered from migraines. Both clients, one who worked for Maryland hospital for many years and the other at a D.C. tech company for just a few years, initially had their claims denied before seeking our representation.
- [Maryland has Seen Thousands of Wage-Theft Claims in Recent Years](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/maryland-has-seen-thousands-of-wage-theft-claims-in-recent-years/): The local Baltimore CBS station recent aired a segment that examied the great extent at which Maryland workers are not paid the wages, including overtime, that are due to them. As stated by the station and as Lebau & Neuworth have reported in prior blog posts: “Maryland has some of the nation's stiffest penalties for employers who break the law.”
- [Called A ‘Manager'? You Still May Be Entitled To Overtime](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/called-a-manager-you-still-may-be-entitled-to-overtime/): The New York Times recently published a great article about tricks employers use to try to avoid paying overtime, such as labeling a worker a “manager” when he or she is really no such thing. In part, the article provides an example of a Panera Bread worker:
- [Lebau & Neuworth Presentation Covers Nuts & Bolts of Social Security](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/lebau-neuworth-presentation-covers-nuts-bolts-of-social-security/): Richard Neuworth lectured on the subject of Social Security disability benefits for the Stetson University Law School LLM program in August 2022.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Scores Overtime Class Action Win](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/lebau-neuworth-scores-overtime-class-action-win/): Lebau & Neuworth recently persuaded the federal court in Maryland to grant a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) collective action (a type of class action) for current and former in-home caregivers who worked for Visiting Angels in Maryland. The case, Njoroge et al. v. Primacare Partners, LLC., Civil No. 22-0425-BAH, applies to all current and former in-home caregivers employed by a Maryland Visiting Angels franchise at any time from February 22, 2019 to the present.
- [Lebau Wins Whistleblower Complaint Against Department Of Veterans Affairs](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/lebau-wins-whistleblower-complaint-against-department-of-veterans-affairs/): Attorney Steve Lebau recently had the honor of representing Joe Stenaka, a dedicated career public servant and distinguished Veteran, in a whistleblower complaint against his supervisor at the U.S. Department of Veterans.
- [Minimum Wage Increase in The District of Columbia](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/minimum-wage-increase-in-the-district-of-columbia/): Washington, D.C.’s minimum wage increased from $15.50 to $16.10 per hour for non-tipped employees.
- [Job Coach, Other Workplace Requests Are Reasonable Accommodations](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/job-coach-other-workplace-requests-are-reasonable-accommodations/): An employer recently failed to get a court to rule that a job coach can never be a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- [BIG WIN FOR MARYLAND WORKERS: Wages Required for Employer-Required Activities Before or After Work](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/big-win-for-maryland-workers-wages-required-for-employer-required-activities-before-or-after-work/): In Amaya et al. v. DGS Construction LLC et al., Maryland’s highest court has held that Maryland workers are entitled to get paid for some employer-required tasks performed before and/or after work. For example, in Amaya, the Maryland-based workers were required to park at an off-site location, take an employer-provided bus to the actual worksite, and then wait in a security line to be checked in for work.
- [Presentation on The False Claims Act Highlights Medical Negligence](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/presentation-on-the-false-claims-act-highlights-medical-negligence/): Lebau & Neuworth partner Richard Neuworth made a presentation on the important topic of Medical Negligence and The False Claims Act at the 2022 National American Association for Justice Convention.
- [Minimum Wage Increase for Montgomery County Workers](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/minimum-wage-increase-for-montgomery-county-workers/): We regularly blog about minimum wage requirements for workers in Maryland and the District of Columbia. And we recently settled a case in which a restaurant in Rockville, Maryland, failed to pay the Montgomery County minimum wage to a group of workers.
- [Raising The Minimum Wage – Facts](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/raising-the-minimum-wage-facts/): Do you think it is time to raise the minimum wage? If the minimum wage kept up with the increase in executive compensation since 1990, America's lowest paid workers would be making more than $23 an hour. If the minimum wage kept up with inflation over the past 40 years, the federal minimum wages would be $10.55 an hour. See http://www.raisetheminimumwage.com/.
- [Maryland Established Paid Family Leave Effective in 2025](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/maryland-established-paid-family-leave-effective-in-2025/): On April 9, 2022, the Maryland Legislature passed the Time to Care Act of 2022, which created a Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program in Maryland. But the law does not go into effect until January 1, 2025. 
- [Lebau & Neuworth Fights & Wins for Home Aides, Companions & Caregivers](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/lebau-neuworth-fights-wins-for-home-aides-companions-caregivers/): Home healthcare aides, caregivers and companions often are victims of unlawful wage practices. But Lebau & Neuworth attorneys have a dedicated history of representing these workers to get the pay owed to them.
- [Guarding Against Discrimination in Physician Compensation in Maryland](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/guarding-against-discrimination-in-physician-compensation-in-maryland/): Maryland doctors are paid differently based on gender, race and ethnicity, according to the results of a recent survey commissioned by the Maryland State Medical Society.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Win Epic Discrimination Case for Client](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/lebau-neuworth-win-epic-discrimination-case-for-client/): Lebau & Neuworth has successfully represented a member of the Baltimore City Fire Department who claimed he was the victim of reverse race discrimination, helping him win a nine-year-long case that resulted in a promotion and back pay under a settlement that was finalized in March in federal court. Under the settlement, the city was required to promote Capt. Donald Dziwulski, who is white, to the position of Battalion Chief-EMS and to pay him $60,000 in lost wages.
- [False Claims Act Settlements and Judgments Exceed $5.6 Billion in FY 2021](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/false-claims-act-settlements-and-judgments-exceed-5-6-billion-in-fy-2021/): Lebau & Neuworth attorneys have represented whistleblowers who work for government contractors, hospitals, healthcare companies and non-profits and were terminated from their jobs for objecting to and/or complaining about their employers’ unlawful conduct. In 2018, we represented whistleblowers who obtained more than $13 million from a for-profit college for defrauding the government by changing students’ test scores and enrolling students with invalid high school ‘diplomas’ ordered online.
- [Severance Pay as Owed Wages Under Maryland Law: Get Three Times the Amount](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/severance-pay-as-owed-wages-under-maryland-law-get-three-times-the-amount/): 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. This is important because if the severance pay is considered an owing wage, the employee can require up to three times the amount of wages. If just a contract item, the employee cannot recover three times the amount owed and cannot get attorney fees paid by the employer if the employee wins in court.
- [Supreme Court Delivers Win for Retirement-Plan Participants](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/supreme-court-delivers-win-for-retirement-plan-participants/): Recently in Hughes v. Northwestern University, the Supreme Court issued a favorable decision for participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, which are governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
- [Don’t Give Up – Fight For Your Full Retirement Benefits](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/dont-give-up-fight-for-your-full-retirement-benefits/): If you work for a private sector employer and have a retirement pension plan, your rights to those benefits are governed by the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act, or “ERISA.”
- [Federal Wage-Hour Law Expanded to Include Overtime ‘Gap’ Claims](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/federal-wage-hour-law-expanded-to-include-overtime-gap-claims/): Recently in Connor v. Cleveland County North Carolina, the federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, of which Maryland is part, held that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) allows claims for unpaid straight-time wages in weeks when an employee works overtime hours.
- [False Claims Act Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary as Powerful Weapon for Whistleblowers](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/false-claims-act-celebrates-its-35th-anniversary-as-powerful-weapon-for-whi/): The Federal False Claims Amendments Act (FCA), which was signed into law on October 27, 1986, by President Ronald Reagan, just celebrated its 35th anniversary.
- [Amazon’s Broken Leave System Misdelivers for Employees](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/amazons-broken-leave-system-misdelivers-for-employees/): Lebau & Neuworth lawyers have represented numerous employees of Amazon – which has huge warehouses and delivery centers in Maryland – in various disputes, including claims for overtime wages, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment and disability benefits.
- [Stephen B. Lebau is Selected as a 2022 Maryland 'Super Lawyer'](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/stephen-b-lebau-is-selected-as-a-2022-maryland-super-lawyer/): Lebau & Neuworth partner attorney Stephen B. Lebau has been selected to the 2022 Maryland Super Lawyers list, an honor reserved for lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5 percent of attorneys in Maryland receive the distinction.
- [Richard Neuworth and Stephen Lebau Named 'Best Lawyers' in Employment Law and Litigation](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/richard-neuworth-and-stephen-lebau-named-best-lawyers-in-employment-law-and/): Lebau & Neuworth partner attorneys Richard Neuworth and Stephen Lebau have both been named in the Best Lawyers® "Business Edition: Litigation Issue" and the Best Lawyers® "Employment Law Issue" for 2022. Each was recognized for their legal talent in their "Employment Law for Individuals" and "Labor & Employment" practice areas.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Helps Whistleblower, Victim of Discrimination Get Justice](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/lebau-neuworth-helps-whistleblower-victim-of-discrimination-get-justice/): An article in The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore settles employment lawsuit for $158,000+, admits breaking city policy with promotion, says it all:
- [Assessing the Impact of Federal Entitlement Benefits on Employment](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/assessing-the-impact-of-federal-entitlement-benefits-on-employment/): Lebau and Neuworth partner attorney Richard Neuworth recently made a new and important presentation on the topic of Federal Entitlement Benefits and how they affect employment law.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Attorneys Provide Updates on Maryland Employment Law Guide](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/lebau-neuworth-attorneys-provide-updates-on-maryland-employment-law-guide/): Lebau & Neuworth attorneys Devan Wang and Richard Neuworth recntly made presentations that updated several important chapters on Maryland Employment Law Guide. The July 22, 2021, program, sponsored by the Maryland State Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section, was designed to updated practitioners on recent developments as a result of COVID-19 and the new Biden Administration and how their approaches differed from the previous administration.
- [CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: COVID 19 Created Additional Ways to Prove Disability in Various Benefits Cases](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/coronavirus-pandemic-covid-19-created-additional-ways-to-prove-disability-i/): On July 19, 2021, Lebau & Neuworth partner attorney Richard Neuworth made a presentation on the issues of COVID 19 and Social Security Disability, Workers Compensation and Long-Term Disability to the viewers of Lawline. The program was designed to show that COVID 19 produced a new paradigm that created additional ways to prove disability in Social Security Disability, Workers Compensation and Long-Term disability benefits cases.
- [CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: The American Rescue Plan Act Provides COBRA SUBSIDY](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/coronavirus-pandemic-the-american-rescue-plan-act-provides-cobra-subsidy/): The American Rescue Plan Act (the “Act”) signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, authorizes federal spending for much-needed economic relief and poverty alleviation. The most discussed provision of the Act may be the $1,400 stimulus payments to most Americans.
- [Maryland Introduces Biometric Information Privacy Bill](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/maryland-introduces-biometric-information-privacy-bill/): Maryland recently introduced House Bill 218, which, if passed, will provide protections for the biometric information of Maryland employees and citizens. Biometric information includes, for example, fingerprints, voiceprints, genetic information, and retinal images.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Receives 'Tier 1' Ranking in 2021 'Best Law Firms'](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/lebau-neuworth-receives-tier-1-ranking-in-2021-best-law-firms/): Lebau & Neuworth has received a 'Tier 1' ranking in the 2021 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” Tier 1 recognition is reserved for the highest-scoring firms during Best Lawyers' annual review process.
- [More than $2 Billion Recovered from False Claims Act Cases -- An L&N Specialty -- in FY 2020](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/more-than-2-billion-recovered-from-false-claims-act-cases-an-ln-specialty-i/): As employment lawyers who solely represent workers – that is, executives to middle managers to hourly employees – the legal staff at Lebau & Neuworth regularly takes on cases in which a worker is aware of his or her employer engaging in fraud against the federal government and then is fired after protesting against the fraud.
- [Pregnancy Complications as a Disability & Telecommuting as a Reasonable Accommodation](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/pregnancy-complications-as-a-disability-telecommuting-as-a-reasonable-accom/): The law now dictates that pregnancy, by itself, does not constitute a disability protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, as shown in the recent case of Kande v. Dimensions Health  Corp., an employee’s pregnancy-related complications can rise to the level of a protected disability under the ADA. The Maryland federal court point-blank stated: “lthough pregnancy itself is not an impairment within the meaning of the ADA, and thus is never on its own a disability, some pregnant workers may have impairments related to their pregnancies that qualify as disabilities under the ADA.” The Court, however, limited its ruling, adding that “only abnormal complications may qualify as impairments under the ADA.”
- [Richard Neuworth Receives Award for Excellence in Employment Advocacy](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/richard-neuworth-receives-award-for-excellence-in-employment-advocacy/): Lebau & Neuworth partner attorney Richard Neuworth received the Julie Martin-Korb award for excellence in employment advocacy on December 4, 2020, at the Maryland Employment Lawyers Association (MELA) annual convention.
- [CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: Whistleblowing Issues in The Post-Covid Environment](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/coronavirus-pandemic-whistleblowing-issues-in-the-post-covid-environment/): Lebau & Neuworth partner attorney Richard Neuworth made a presentation for the Maryland State Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section on November 18, 2020, regarding the issues of Whistleblowing in The Post-Covid Environment. The presentation addressed twospecific issues which concerned fraud being committed based on recent federal programs offered to private businesses and health and safety issues concerning employees being required to come back to work.
- [CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: COVID-19 and Its Effect on Social Security Disability Cases](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/coronavirus-pandemic-covid-19-and-its-effect-on-social-security-disability/): Lebau & Neuworth partner attorney Richard Neuworth delivered a presentation on COVID-19 and Social Security disability cases to the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives on October 30, 2020, at its national convention.
- [Important to Properly Determine Who is an “Employer” Under Maryland Wage Payment Laws](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/important-to-properly-determine-who-is-an-employer-under-maryland-wage-pa/): If you are owed wages and want to sue your employer, you need to make sure your lawyers sue all the parties who can be liable as an “employer,” including individuals. A case can be dismissed if the wrong “employer” is sued.
- [Montgomery County Expands Implication and Application of ‘Harassment’](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/montgomery-county-expands-implication-and-application-of-harassment/): The Montgomery County Council recently enacted a law that greatly expands the legal designations of the terms “harassment” and “sexual harassment” used in the County’s anti-discrimination law. This is an important change for employees in Montgomery County because it reflects that harassment comes in all forms and that prior definitions were far too restrictive.
- [Maryland’s 'Equal Pay for Equal Work Law' adds Anti-Retaliation Amendment](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/marylands-equal-pay-for-equal-work-law-adds-anti-retaliation-amendment/): New amendments to Maryland’s Equal Pay For Equal Work Law went into effect on October 1, 2020.  Among other things, the law prohibits employers from paying employees of a certain sex or gender identity less than other employees because of their sex or gender identity.
- [CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: Addressing Employee Benefits as Affected by COVID-19](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/coronavirus-pandemic-addressing-employee-benefits-as-affected-by-covid-19/): Specializing in employment law and employee rights, the Law Firm of Lebau & Neuworth is specifically qualified to address Employee Benefits and the manner in which they have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, Lebau & Neuworth has spent weeks and months poring over the vital subject and has recently released a presentation addressed "COVID 19 AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS."
- [Partner Attorney Richard Neuworth Addresses Bar Association on Taxes and Employment Law](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/partner-attorney-richard-neuworth-addresses-bar-association-on-taxes-and-em/): Lebau & Neuworth partner attorney Richard Neuworth was recently given the honor of making a presentation on October 5 during a conference hosted by the Maryland State Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section, at the University of  Baltimore Law School. Richard spoke on "Taxes and Employment Law, " including the topic of "Civil Damages for Filing a Fraudulant Return."
- [Failure to Renew Employment Contracts Can Be Wrongful Termination](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/failure-to-renew-employment-contracts-can-be-wrongful-termination/): Recently, in Miller-Phoenix v. Baltimore City Board Of School Commissioners, (Md. Ct. Spec. App. May 29, 2020), the Court of Special Appeals held that failing to renew an employment contract may create a wrongful termination claim under Maryland law.
- [Tech Giant IBM Can’t Defraud Salesperson by Capping Commissions](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/tech-giant-ibm-cant-defraud-salesperson-by-capping-commissions/): A salesperson’s claims of fraud against the tech giant IBM were reinstated recently by the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals – despite language in the commission plan document that stated IBM reserved the right to adjust the plan’s terms.
- [L&N Partner Provides Social Security Disability Presentation to The Federal Bar Association](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/ln-partner-provides-social-security-disability-presentation-to-the-federal-bar-association/): Recently, Lebau and Neuworth partner Richard Neuworth gave a presentation to the Federal Bar Association on several of the latest developments concerning Social Security disability law. The well-attended session covered three  topics, including the Administration’s new ethics rules governing the conduct of representatives appearing before the Administration in cases concerning disabilities and several recent Supreme Court decisions and their application to Social Security disability hearings.
- [Maryland Workers Entitled to Advanced Notice in Large Layoffs](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/maryland-workers-entitled-to-advanced-notice-in-large-layoffs/): Beginning on October, 1, 2020, Maryland employers are required to give their employees 60 days advance notice prior to enacting a “reduction in operations.” The new requirements apply to employers with at least 50 employees who operate an industrial, commercial or business enterprise in Maryland.
- [CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: When Working From Home, Employers Must Reimburse For Expenses](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/coronavirus-pandemic-when-working-from-home-your-employer-must-reimburse-fo/): Many workers now have the option of working from home or have been told that they have to work from home because of the Coronavirus pandemic.
- [CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: Updated EEOC COVID-19 Preparedness Guidance Focuses on ADA](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/coronavirus-pandemic-updated-eeoc-covid-19-preparedness-guidance-focuses/): On March 21, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency that enforces federal anti-discrimination laws, updated its guidance on the COVID-19 pandemic. The updated guidance focuses on the impact COVID-19 has on an employer’s duties under the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- [CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: If You are Laid Off, Make Sure You Get Paid What You are Entitled](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/corona-virus-pandemic-if-you-are-laid-off-make-sure-you-get-paid-what-you-a/): If you work in Maryland and have been laid off because of the Coronavirus pandemic, in addition to Maryland Unemployment Benefits, you are entitled to certain protections in getting the wages owed to you.
- [CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: Questions about Maryland Unemployment Benefits Answered](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/corona-virus-pandemic-questions-about-maryland-unemployment-benefits-answer/): If you need to apply for Maryland unemployment benefits because of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Maryland Department of Labor just issued important guidance about your rights for unemployment benefits needed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance is in the form of questions and answers and is expected to be updated regularly.
- [CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act Becomes Law](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/corona-virus-pandemic-emergency-family-and-medical-leave-expansion-act-beco/): The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act becomes law on April 2, 2020 and expires on December 31, 2020. Congress acted quickly in passing the law during the Coronavirus pandemic.
- [L&N Attorney's Article on Non-Disparagement & Confidentiality Provisions Should be Studied by All](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/ln-attorneys-article-on-non-disparagement-confidentiality-provisions-should/): Lebau & Nueworth partner attorney Richard Neuworth recently wrote an article for all civil practitioners in Maryland on the subject of avoiding pitfalls in settlement agreement that contain non-disparagement and confidentiality provisions. Published in the Special 2020 issue of the Trial Reporter for the Maryland Association of Justice, the article should be studied by attorneys in the civil justice system because many employers seek to impose non-disparagement and confidentiality provisions that have ramifications that go far beyond the case that is being litigated.
- [Employers Can’t Avoid Overtime Wages by Playing Dumb](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/employers-cant-avoid-overtime-wages-by-playing-dumb/): Recently in Richardson et al. v. Alliance Residential Company, the U.S. District Court for Maryland was asked to review and clarify its ruling in a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) case. Specifically, the employer, Alliance, sought clarification regarding whether it could argue it lacked knowledge that the employees worked overtime hours.
- [New Maryland Law Protects Job Applicants With A Criminal Record](https://lebauneuworth.com/blog/new-maryland-law-protects-job-applicants-with-a-criminal-record/): Maryland’s new “Ban the Box” bill went in effect on February 29, 2020. The new law (HB 994/SB 839), which is officially titled "Labor and Employment - Criminal Record Screening Practices (Ban the Box)," prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from asking about an applicant’s criminal record on the initial job application.

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## Results
- [U.S. Department of Justice Begins Investigation into Discrimination Cases Filed by L&N](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/u-s-department-of-justice-begins-investigation-into-discrimination-cases-f/): The U.S. Department of Justice has recently begun investigating two Lebau & Neuworth-filed cases of gender and race discrimination against public-sector employers based in Maryland.
- [Two Major Overtime & Unpaid Wage Cases Settlements Obtained by Lebau & Neuworth](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/two-major-overtime-unpaid-wage-cases-settlements-obtained-by-lebau-neuworth/): Lebau & Neuworth attorneys Richard Neuworth and Devan Wang achieved two major settlements for more than a thousand employees in two separate unpaid wage and overtime cases.
- [Sexual Harassment Clients Get Justice from The EEOC](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/sexual-harassment-clients-get-justice-from-the-eeoc/): Two clients of Lebau & Neuworth recently obtained justice in connection the sexual harassment claims they filed at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, in the Baltimore, Maryland, field office.
- [Richard Neuworth Receives Award for Excellence in Employment Advocacy](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/richard-neuworth-receives-award-for-excellence-in-employment-advocacy/): Lebau & Neuworth partner attorney Richard Neuworth received the Julie Martin-Korb award for excellence in employment advocacy on December 4, 2020, at the Maryland Employment Lawyers Association (MELA) annual convention.
- [Richard Neuworth and Stephen Lebau selected as 'Top Rated' by Super Lawyers](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/richard-neuworth-and-stephen-lebau-selected-as-top-rated-by-super-lawyers/): Lebau & Neuworth partner attorneys Richard Neuworth and Stephen Lebau have once again been selected for inclusion in the 2019 "Super Lawyers" listing. Every year, Super Lawyers selects attorneys from firms of all sizes and over 70 practice areas throughout the United States, and because Super Lawyers is intended to be used as an aid in selecting a lawyer, it limits the lawyer ratings to those who can be hired and retained by the public.
- [Richard Neuworth and Stephen Lebau Named 'Best Lawyers' in Employment Law and Litigation](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/richard-neuworth-and-stephen-lebau-named-best-lawyers-in-employment-law-and/): Lebau & Neuworth partner attorneys Richard Neuworth and Stephen Lebau have both been recognized in the Best Lawyers® "Business Edition: Litigation Issue"  and the Best Lawyers® "Employment Law Issue" for 2022. Each was recognized for their legal talent in their "Employment Law for Individuals" and "Labor & Employment" practice areas.
- [Partner Richard Neuworth Addresses Employment Concerns Related to COVID-19 Pandemic on WMAR TV](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/partner-richard-neuworth-addresses-employment-concerns-related-to-covid-19/): Lebau and Neuworth partner Richard Neuworth appeared on WMAR-TV 2 on June 4 via a webcast to discuss employee rights during the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine. Richard was hosted by WMAR News Investigative Reporter Mallory Sofastaii and answered questions from watchers who emailed or chatted them to Richard during the segment.
- [L&N Sues Employer Who Failed to Issue Accurate W-2s & Pay Owed Wages](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/ln-sues-employer-who-failed-to-issue-accurate-w-2s-pay-owed-wages/): Lebau & Neuworth is working to hold a large Maryland employer accountable for various transgressions regarding owed wages and the issuance of inaccurate W-2s.
- [L&N Attorney Stephen Lebau Presents at E.E.O.C. Training Session](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/ln-attorney-stephen-lebau-presents-at-e-e-o-c-training-session/): Lebau & Neuworth partner attorney Stephen Lebau was chosen by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Baltimore, Maryland, field office to participate in a panel of three lawyers and to speak on the topic “The Future of Human Resources is Today.” Steve was the only employee-rights attorney to present.
- [Lebau Wins Whistleblower Complaint Against Department Of Veterans Affairs](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/lebau-wins-whistleblower-complaint-against-department-of-veterans-affairs/): Attorney Steve Lebau recently had the honor of representing Joe Stenaka, a dedicated career public servant and distinguished Veteran, in a whistleblower complaint against his supervisor at the U.S. Department of Veterans.
- [LEBAU & NEUWORTH WIN EPIC DISCRIMINATION CASE FOR CLIENT](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/lebau-neuworth-win-epic-discrimination-case-for-client/): Lebau & Neuworth has successfully represented a member of the Baltimore City Fire Department who claimed he was the victim of reverse race discrimination, helping him win a nine-year-long case that resulted in a promotion and back pay under a settlement that was finalized in March in federal court. Under the settlement, the city was required to promote Capt. Donald Dziwulski, who is white, to the position of Battalion Chief-EMS and to pay him $60,000 in lost wages.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Releases Vital, Timely Presentation: "COVID 19 AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS"](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/lebau-neuworth-releases-vital-timely-presentation-covid-19-and-employee-ben/): Specializing in employment law and employee rights, the Law Firm of Lebau & Neuworth is specifically qualified to address Employee Benefits and the manner in which they have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, Lebau & Neuworth has spent weeks and months poring over the vital subject and has recently released a presentation addressing "COVID 19 AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS."
- [Lebau & Neuworth Receives 'Tier 1' Ranking in 2021 'Best Law Firms'](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/lebau-neuworth-receives-tier-1-ranking-in-2021-best-law-firms/): Lebau & Neuworth has received a 'Tier 1' ranking in the 2021 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” Tier 1 recognition is reserved for the highest-scoring firms during Best Lawyers' annual review process.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Receives 'Tier 1" Ranking by U.S. News](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/lebau-neuworth-receives-tier-1-ranking-by-u-s-news/): Lebau & Neuworth has been recognized as a Tier 1 Law Firm in the 2022 Edition of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” awards! Tier 1 recognition is reserved for the highest scoring firms during our annual review process.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Partner Richard Neuworth Takes on Taxes and Employment Law](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/lebau-neuworth-partner-richard-neuworth-takes-on-taxes-and-employment-law/): A presentation produced by Lebau & Neuworth partner attorney Richard Neuworth addresses “Taxes and Employment Law, ” including the topic of “Civil Damages for Filing a Fraudulant Return,” which he presented in September 2020 on Lawline. The topics included such federal remedies under 26 U.S.C. 7434, tax whistleblowing with the Internal Revenue Service rewards program, the new remedy concerning retaliation for reporting tax fraud internally and externally. State remedies were also addressed as well  as part of the presentation. Specifically, Richard addresses:
- [Lebau & Neuworth Obtains Six-Figure Settlement For Truck Driver](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/lebau-neuworth-obtains-six-figure-settlement-for-truck-driver/): After more than 12 months of intense litigation, Lebau & Neuworth won a six-figure settlement on behalf of a truck driver who hurt her back when dealing with a trailer issue and was not allowed to return to work.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Involved in Multiple EEOC Accomplishments in 2017](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/lebau-neuworth-involved-in-multiple-eeoc-accomplishments-in-2017/): Lebau & Neuworth attorneys were fortunate enough to have represented three of the persons for whom the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)  filed lawsuits in 2017. In those lawsuits, we successfully represented our clients in negotiating private settlement agreements.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Helps Pregnancy Discrimination Victim Get Justice at the EEOC](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/lebau-neuworth-helps-pregnancy-discrimination-victim-get-justice-at-the-eeo/): Lebau & Neuworth is pleased to announce that a firm’s client vindicated her rights at the U.S. Equal Employment Commission after not being hired for a job because she is pregnant.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Helped More Than 500 Workers Get Owed Wages in 2017](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/lebau-neuworth-helped-more-than-500-workers-get-owed-wages-in-2017/): The results are in -- In 2017, Lebau & Neuworth attorneys represented more than 500 workers get the overtime and owed wages they were due from the employers. The total amount recovered was in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Continue to Win Wage Cases for Marylanders](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/lebau-neuworth-continue-to-winwage-cases-for-marylanders/): The attorneys at Lebau & Neuworth have been busy fighting for the rights of employees in Maryland. Recently, Lebau & Neuworth settled a case for two workers who were misclassified as 1099 independent contractors by a major food distribution company. The case alleged that the workers were employees and not 1099 independent contractors and were therefore owed the required minimum wage as required by the Maryland Wage and Hour Law and the Fair Labor Standards Act. The attorneys at Lebau & Neuworth fought for the employees and negotiated a very favorable settlement on their behalf.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Clients Enjoy Success In Individual Wage-Hour Disputes](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/lebau-neuworth-clients-enjoy-success-in-individual-wage-hour-disputes/): Lawyers often engage in the three “Bs” when talking about their larger class-action overtime cases: boast, brag and bulls**t. But at Lebau & Neuworth, while we do take on large cases, we are just as excited to do our “B”-type cases – the bread and butter cases of individual wage-hour disputes.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Clients are Successful at E.E.O.C.](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/lebau-neuworth-clients-are-highly-successful-at-e-e-o-c/): Lebau & Neuworth clients have fared well before the U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in the past few weeks.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Client Gets Justice For Pregnancy Discrimination](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/lebau-neuworth-client-gets-justice-for-pregnancy-discrimination/): Lebau & Neuworth partner attorney Steve Lebau, after a several-year fight, has just obtained justice for a victim of pregnancy discrimination. The employer, the University in Baltimore, fired and then refused to hire the client shortly after she disclosed her pregnancy. The U.S. Department of Justice filed the lawsuit and worked closely with Steve in investigating and pursuing the case.
- [Lebau & Neuworth Champions $13 Million Recovery under False Claims Act](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/lebau-neuworth-champions-13-million-recovery-under-false-claims-act/): Recently, Lebau & Neuworth attorney Stephen Lebau and a dedicated client helped achieve a $13 million settlement on behalf of several whistleblowers in a case involving fraud committed by a for-profit school.
- [Getting Employees the Wages They are Owed: That's What We Do!](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/getting-employees-the-wages-they-are-owed-thats-what-we-do/): In the past month, Lebau & Neuworth obtained two very favorable settlements for dozens of employees who were not paid overtime when working more than 40 hours per week and did not get paid for all hours worked (i.e, “off-the-clock” work).
- [Efforts of Richard Neuworth are Recognized with Outstanding Service Award](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/efforts-of-richard-neuworth-are-recognized-with-outstanding-service-award/): Lebau and Neuworth partner Richard Neuworth recently received the Outstanding Service Award from the Maryland Association for Justice, which represents over 1,200 trial attorneys throughout the state of Maryland. Richard earned the honor due to his lengthy service as editor in chief for the organization’s publication, “The Trial Reporter," the premier publication of the Maryland Association for Justice that is published five times annually.
- [Client With Disability Receives Justice Through The EEOC](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/client-with-disability-receives-justice-through-the-eeoc/): Patricia Bonds, a client of Lebau & Neuworth, worked as a food clerk at Safeway's Westminster, Maryland, store when she sustained a work-related injury that substantially limited her ability to lift. Although Safeway initially accommodated Bonds' disability by reassigning her to work at the customer service desk, the store abruptly placed her on indefinite unpaid leave, claiming that she had exhausted her time limits for modified duty.
- [Best Lawyers Names Steve Lebau and Richard Neuworth to "Maryland's Best Lawyers"](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/best-lawyers-names-steve-lebau-and-richard-neuworth-to-marylands-best-lawye/): Richard Neuworth and Stephen Lebau of Lebau & Neuworth LLC have again been named Best Lawyers in the 2019 edition of "Maryland's Best Lawyers." Both attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the list multiple times over the past two decades in their respective areas of Employment Law practice.
- [Attorney Richard Neuworth Selected for Prominent “Leadership in Law” Recognition](https://lebauneuworth.com/results/view/attorney-richard-neuworth-selected-for-prominent-leadership-in-law-recognit/): Lebau & Neuworth partner attorney Richard Neuworth has been named to the prestigious “2018 Leadership in Law” roll, which distinguishes select regional attorneys who are “outstanding leaders in the law.” Inclusion in the exclusive recognition is based on a nominee’s outstanding career accomplishments, community involvement and mentoring activities.

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