Rockville Employment Attorneys

Find the right Employment attorney in Rockville, MD

  • /10
  • Client Overall
    Satisfaction Rate*
*TrustPilot score as of 010118

What is the Law Regarding Employment in Rockville?

In Rockville, employment law means those laws covering employee and employer relationships, as well as independent contractors. Hiring procedures, wage disputes, and termination are some issues that are covered by these laws. Both employees and employers should have knowledge of the Rockville employment laws.

"At-Will" vs. Contract Employment Terms

"At-will" employment is the most common form of employment, but in some cases there may be an employment contract guaranteeing payments for six months to a year. So long as the reasons are not in violation of law, either the employee or the employer can terminate the position at any time under an "at-will" arrangement. If an employment contract exists between the parties, state and federal laws will determine the validity and enforcement of the contract terms for people living in Rockville.

Anti-Discrimination laws in Rockville

Discriminating at any point of employment such as hiring, workplace environment, and terminating, is illegal according to laws applicable to Rockville residents. Individuals who live in the city of Rockville are required to follow laws which employers from discriminating based on certain classes. These classes include race, gender, disability, national origin, and age.

Employment discrimination claims are often heard by an administrative agency like the EEOC. Additionally, some attorneys are specialists in the discrimination field.

Talk to an Employment Law Attorney now!

Life in Rockville

Rockville is located in Montgomery County, Maryland. It has a population of around 61,209 people. The city is surrounded by Gaithersburg and Bethesda.

Top employers include Westat, Human Genome Sciences, Wolpoff Abramson, Booz Allen Hamilton, Lockheed Martin Information Systems, United States Pharmacopeia, J. Craig Venter Institute, BioReliance, and Banner Life.

Some popular attactions include Glenview Mansion, Rockville Mall, and The Music Center at Strathmore.

Many attorneys have established small law offices in Rockville in order to tend to the legal needs or residents, small businesses, and neighboring cities.

Clients Rate LegalMatch Attorneys
(click to read reviews)

Christopher T.
Christopher T.

Employment & Labor Law

Pasadena, CA

Chris M.
Chris M.

Employment & Labor Law

Southlake, TX

Brian H.
Brian H.

Employment & Labor Law

Aurora, IL