Garrett Wozniak
“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.”
— Harper Lee
— Harper Lee
Garrett Wozniak has practiced law since 2013, concentrating in the representation of private and public sector employers in all aspects of labor and employment law. Garrett’s practice includes general advice and counseling in employment matters, as well as the defense of employment discrimination and sexual harassment suits, ADA and FMLA litigation, wrongful discharge suits, wage and hour cases, NLRB proceedings, collective bargaining negotiations, workplace investigations, and grievance arbitrations.
Garrett is a member of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Labor & Employment Committee. He has served on the Board of the YMCA in Wilmington, Delaware, and was twice Co-Chair of the Strong Kids Campaign.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Garrett worked in politics, where he ran political organizations, managed campaigns, and started a boutique political consulting business. Garrett also spent time working for the Delaware General Assembly and consulting for a Fortune 500 company on government affairs-related matters.
Garrett is admitted to practice in Maryland, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. In addition, he has litigated in federal courts in California, Florida, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, and Virginia.
Garrett attended the University of Baltimore School of Law where he was a member of the National Moot Court Team and served as Comments Editor for the University of Baltimore Law Review. He also has a Master of Public Administration from the University of Delaware. Garrett attended Towson University and Montgomery College. He resides in Baltimore County and enjoys coaching little league.
Recent Posts
EEOC Issues Harassment Prevention and Response Guidance
Posted On: 05/01/2023
The EEOC has issued guidance on “Promising Practices for Prevention and Addressing Harassment in the Federal Sector.” While the guidance provides recommended practices for federal government workplaces, it offers sound advice for other public sector and private sector employers. Here is a sampling of the EEOC’s recommendations that are applicable to other employers too: Annually […]
Maryland Minimum Wage To Increase to $15/Hour On January 1, 2024
Posted On: 04/27/2023
The legislature has updated the scheduled increases to the State’s minimum wage. For small employers (those with fewer than 15 employees), the State minimum wage is $12.80 per hour as of January 1, 2023. For employers with 15 or more employees, the State minimum wage is $13.25 per hour as of January 1, 2023. The […]
City Survives Age Discrimination Claim From Employee Denied Promotion
Posted On: 03/06/2023
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination based on their age. A recent decision from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals underscores the importance for employers to make personnel decisions, such as the promotional decision involved in this case, for legitimate non-discriminatory […]