In Johnson v. Baltimore City et. al., the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals revived a dismissed lawsuit and affirmed a lenient pleading standard in Maryland federal courts for pleading a racial discrimination case based upon the theory of disparate treatment.  Slip Op. 25-1124 (4th Cir. Jan. 6, 2026). The Fourth Circuit examined comparisons taken "together," and found them sufficient to state a disparate treatment claim, sufficient to proceed initially.

The U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed a single standard for racial discrimination employment claims, under Title VII of The 1964 Civil Rights Act, in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, Slip Op. 23-1039, 605 U.S. ___ (June 5, 2025).  This includes racial discrimination alleged by the "majority culture," or sometimes framed as "reverse race discrimination claims," because employers are alleged to fire caucasians due to their causasian and/or white race.

 

In Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri, the U.S. Supreme Court clarifies that employment discrimination claims can proceed at court where "harm" is alleged to have occurred based on a protected status, with "harm" being tangible, but not always significant or economic.  Slip Op No. 22-193 (2024).

I am please to announce that I have been named a SUPER LAWYER in Plaintiff's employment law in Maryland by Super Lawyers Magazine for 2026! 

 

I am please to announce that I have been named a SUPER LAWYER in Plaintiff's employment law in Maryland by Super Lawyers Magazine for 2026! 

Facing workplace discrimination can be daunting, but you don't have to tackle it alone. From documenting incidents to understanding your rights under laws like Title VII and the ADA, or how to file at the EEOC, and onward, Mosson Law, LLC, brings over a decade of experience in prosecuting these claims.  This article provides an overview of workplace discrimination in Maryland.

In the realm of employment law, misconceptions abound, often leaving employees in Baltimore unsure of their rights and obligations. This blog post aims to dispel seven common myths surrounding employment law, providing clarity for employees in Maryland.  This article deals with seven common myths about employment. Stay informed and empowered with accurate knowledge to protect your U.S. and Maryland employee rights.