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What Are Your Rights As An Employee In Maryland?

Employees and workers like you are the backbone of our economy. Maryland state laws and federal laws combine to offer a great deal of protections you might not even be aware of.

From the right to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment to the right to a safe working environment and compensation if you are injured, these protections are essential. When they fail, you have the right to demand fair compensation from your employer, for example, in the form of worker’s compensation after an injury in the workplace.

Your rights also extend to your wages and earnings. State law provides for a minimum wage every Maryland worker is owed for their time and labor, while federal laws mandate paid overtime for anyone working more than 40 hours per week.

Finally, the law protects your right to unionize and organize with other workers to bargain for better working conditions or decent pay. It protects any employees who try to do so from retaliation by corporations or employers, allowing you to pursue them in court should they do so.

You may not realize it, but in Maryland, you do have rights, and The Ray Legal Group will help you protect them.

What Is The Deadline For Filing A Personal Injury Claim In Maryland?

If you have been hurt or injured as the result of someone else’s negligence, chances are you could be eligible for financial compensation for the medical costs and harm incurred through the personal injury system.

Doing so, however, requires that you make your personal injury claim against the negligent individual or company within a certain period of time from the injury, which is known as the statute of limitations.

In Maryland, the statute of limitations on personal injuries is generally three years after the injury occurred or after you discovered the injury and/or negligent behavior that led to it.

This may seem like a long time, but many personal injury claims take a great deal of time to prepare and are always stronger when filed closer to the date of the injury.

There are certain exceptions to these deadlines. For example, if you are making a personal injury claim against the state, federal, or local government, you must notify them much sooner after the injury.

As a result, you should never delay and always contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible after the accident or other incident that led to your injury.

The Sooner You Begin, The Better

The quicker you take action, the better your chances are of securing a successful outcome. Evidence can disappear, memories can fade, and witnesses can become harder to locate over time.

At The Ray Legal Group, LLC, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality legal representation. If you’re facing a personal injury, medical malpractice, workers compensation, or employment law issue, we encourage you to reach out to us for a consultation. Our experienced attorneys are here to provide you with the proper guidance and support needed to get the results you’re looking for. You can contact us at (301) 753-3232 or visit our website at www.raylegalgroup.com. We look forward to helping you.