Women's Law Center of Maryland

EMPLOYMENT LAW

All services of the Women’s Law Center of Maryland are free, confidential and – pending capacity constraints – available to all persons regardless of gender/assigned sex at birth, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, as well as disability or veteran status. Accommodations, including translation services, are available upon request.

Employment Law Hotline: 1-877-422-9500

Tuesdays 9:30AM - 1:00PM

First and third Thursdays of the month: 5:00PM - 7:30PM

WLC Volunteer Employment Law Attorneys can answer questions about Maryland labor laws regarding:

  •  Discrimination in hiring, firing, promotions, and other working conditions

  • Pay equity

  • Sexual harassment

  • Pregnancy protections

  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

  • Workers’ Compensation

  • Unpaid wages. minimum wage and overtime violations

  • Contract and benefits issues

  • Unionization and collective bargaining

  • Issues related to immigrant and part-time workers

  • Termination and unemployment insurance

The Employment Law Hotline attorney will provide legal advice for informational purposes only. Calling the hotline does not create or constitute an attorney-client relationship. The attorney may suggest self-help measures or make referrals to a social service or governmental agency for assistance. Callers with viable employment law cases may be referred to the Women’s Law Center’s Employment Law Attorney Referral Panel for potential representation.