Maryland Employment Attorneys
At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Maryland employment attorneys who handle MFEPA discrimination, wage, retaliation, and wrongful-termination claims for workers across Baltimore, Silver Spring, Frederick, Gaithersburg, and Annapolis. Whether you're facing a federal-contractor termination, a healthcare retaliation, or a non-compete dispute, we'll match you with the right attorney — at no cost.
Why Do You Need a Employment Attorney in Maryland?
The Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act (MFEPA, Md. State Gov't Code § 20-601 et seq.) prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military status, and military veteran status at employers with 15+ employees (some claims apply to smaller employers). Charges are filed with the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) within 6 months or the EEOC within 300 days. Maryland is at-will with a public-policy exception (Adler v. American Standard Corp.). Non-competes are restricted under Md. Labor & Empl. Code § 3-716 (2019) — banned for workers earning under $15/hour or under $31,200/year (and now extended further). Healthcare professional non-competes restricted. Maryland minimum wage is $15.00/hour (2024). Maryland has Healthy Working Families Act paid sick leave and the FAMLI Paid Family Leave program (benefits begin 2026, contributions 2025).
When Do You Need a Employment Attorney in Maryland?
Our network includes Maryland employment attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:
Types of Employment Cases in Maryland
From the moment you connect with a Maryland employment attorney, they go to work protecting your claim. The most common case types we handle:
Common Maryland Employment Mistakes
Even a small misstep can hurt your case. Here’s what to avoid:
How Much Do Maryland Employment Attorneys Cost?
Typical starting contingency fee — you pay nothing unless your attorney recovers compensation for you.
Maryland employment attorneys work on contingency or hybrid arrangements — typically 33%–40% of recovery. MFEPA, Md. Wage Payment and Collection Law (treble damages), and federal employment statutes shift attorney fees to the employer when the worker prevails.
What Can Your Maryland Employment Compensation Include?
DearLegal is a legal referral service, not a law firm. We connect individuals with licensed attorneys who can evaluate their case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Results vary based on individual circumstances.
