Nearly $1 million verdict in employment retaliation case affirmed

A jury returned a verdict of almost $1 million to a former employee in New Jersey who was retaliated against and the state’s appellate court … Continued

Just who are you equal to under the Equal Pay Act?

The Equal Pay Act (EPA) prohibits employers from paying unequal wages for equal work and the law specifically prohibits wage discrimination on the basis of … Continued

Let’s not wait for the next World Cup to score equal pay for women

Last month, the U.S. Women’s National soccer Team (USWNT) won their fourth FIFA World Cup. Several months earlier, USWNT players filed a complaint in federal … Continued

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Max Scherzer, a $5 million settlement, and how they all relate to workplace parental leave policies

Washington Nationals’ pitching ace Max Scherzer recently took parental leave and helped shine a light on a hot employment topic: ensuring that employers’ parental leave … Continued

ABC News interviews Eric Bachman on the employment law implications of President Trump’s comments

Eric Bachman spoke today with ABC News about the employment law implications of President Trump’s recent remarks to four minority Congresswomen that they should “go … Continued

When is an employer’s reason for firing you actually a pretext for discrimination?

In employment litigation, some of the most important evidence is centered on the question of whether the employer had a legitimate reason to terminate your … Continued

Eric Bachman routinely represents executives and senior professionals throughout Maryland.  Bachman’s broad range of experience in government and private practice, including his success trying cases, enables him to quickly formulate an effective strategy and creatively use legal remedies to address the unique challenges that you are facing in the workplace.  Bachman is frequently interviewed about executive employment topics in media outlets such as Forbes.com, Fortune, Bloomberg BNA, and Barrons.

Our attorneys are here to help and have decades of experience to work with you to seek the optimal results.  To schedule a confidential consultation with Maryland employment lawyer Eric Bachman, call us today at 202-769-1681, or click here.

We relish the opportunity to give our clients their day in court and are ready to go the distance to obtain maximum damages.  Eric Bachman’s wins include a $100 million settlement in a disparate impact Title VII class action and a $16 million class action settlement against a major grocery chain.  Having served as lead or co-counsel in numerous jury trials, Bachman is trial-tested and ready to fight for you to obtain the relief that you deserve.

To learn more about options to remedy discrimination and retaliation, see Eric Bachman’s videos explaining the process for obtaining relief from discrimination.

Also see Eric Bachman’s column in Forbes.com and his articles on “What Does It Mean To Mitigate Your Damages In An Employment Case” and “Red Flags to Watch For In A Settlement/Severance Agreement”

Tips for executives and senior professionals experiencing discrimination, harassment, or retaliation

• “If you are 50+ you are likely to be pushed out of your job, so plan now.”  Eric Bachman, Forbes.Com, January 16, 2019.

• “When is an employer’s reason for firing you actually a pretext for age discrimination?”  Eric Bachman, Forbes.com.  July 2, 2019.

• Bloomberg BNA interviews Eric Bachman regarding age discrimination and class action issues.  January 22, 2019.

• Forbes.com publishes article on pregnancy discrimination and disability discrimination by Eric Bachman.  December 19, 2018.

• “Who Is A Similarly Situated Employee?”  by Eric Bachman.  Forbes.com.  April 1, 2019.

• Crisis Communications speaks with Eric Bachman about the age discrimination lawsuit filed against a NBA team.  December 4, 2018.

• Eric Bachman interviewed about Google’s ongoing employment retaliation issues.  Medium.  May 2, 2019.

• Fortune spoke with Eric Bachman regarding sexual harassment and settlement negotiation topics.  March 25, 2019.

• Barrons quoted Eric Bachman about sexual harassment issues plaguing the financial services industry.  Barrons.  April 12, 2018.

• Eric Bachman interviewed about best practices for negotiations in sexual harassment cases and severance agreements.  December 6, 2018.  Simone.

• Forbes.com runs Eric Bachman’s article on new research about the glass ceiling in corporate America.   November 19, 2018.

• Forbes.com published Eric Bachman’s article on tying executive bonuses to diversity issues.  Forbes.com. June 7, 2018.

When does a complaint to a supervisor equal “protected activity” in a retaliation lawsuit?

Employees routinely talk with their supervisors about work-related issues and problems.  In the context of a retaliation lawsuit, a key legal question is often whether … Continued

The difference between illegal retaliation and unfair (albeit lawful) treatment

Retaliation claims are the single most common type of complaint received by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). But what exactly constitutes retaliation as … Continued

What is H.R. 5, aka the Equality Act?

A pressing topic in employment discrimination law over the last few years has been whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title … Continued

Did you know the EEOC enforces complaints about misusing genetic information at work?

Many people know that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigates claims of workplace discrimination related to an employee’s race, gender, age, etc. But … Continued

Employee wins federal appeal involving commonly-used defenses in employment discrimination cases

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a decision (Haynes v. Waste Connections, Inc.) this week that reversed in the employee’s favor.  … Continued