Author: Joyce Smithey

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Joyce Smithey, a seasoned employment and labor law attorney, has over 22 years of experience representing both employers and employees in Maryland and D.C. Her practice, rooted in a deep understanding of employment law, spans administrative hearings to federal litigation. Joyce's approach is comprehensive, focusing on protecting client interests while ensuring legal compliance. A Harvard graduate, her career began in Fortune 500 companies, transitioning to law after a degree from Boston University School of Law. Joyce's expertise is recognized by numerous awards, including Maryland’s Top 100 Women. At Smithey Law Group LLC, which she founded in 2018, Joyce continues to champion employment rights, drawing on her rich background in law and business.

Modified Work Schedules under the ADA

Modified work schedules are receiving increasing attention as a reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities. On May 15, 2013, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued four new “Question and Answer” guidance documents (available at www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/disability.cfm) which highlight specific types...

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Gender Discrimination Attorney

Former Head of Christian-College Group Sues Serving the Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Columbia, Silver Spring, Frederick, and Anne Arundel and Howard Counties Areas Former Head of Christian-College Group Sues Over His Abrupt Dismissal A former president of the, who was wooed by...

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Employment and Mediation Lawyer

An Argument to Turn to Jesus Before the Bar Serving Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Columbia, Silver Spring, Frederick, and Anne Arundel and Howard Counties “An Argument to Turn to Jesus Before the Bar” (New York Times -2/28/2014) When Kim S. Phipps was...

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Former County Employee Alleges Political Retribution

Employee Rights and Laws Attorney Serving the following Areas in Maryland: Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Columbia, Silver Spring, Frederick, Anne Arundel and Howard Counties A former county attorney has filed a lawsuit against the Board of County Commissioners alleging that she was...

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Employer Liability Attorney

Ten Tips to Avoid Employer Liability Employment Issues in Today’s Workplaces Why should you be concerned about employer liability? Litigation can damage your reputation Litigation takes time and money Click to download

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Age Discrimination Lawyer

Pension System Discriminates Based On Age Serving Victims in the Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Columbia, Silver Spring, Frederick, and Anne Arundel and Howard Counties Areas “To the extent that employers are going to be creating early-retirement plans, they’re going to be looking...

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Worker Privacy Protection Lawyer

Safety Data in the Workplace Serving the Following Areas in Maryland: Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Columbia, Silver Spring, Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, and Frederick Employers are repositories of personal information about their employees. Job applications and personnel and payroll records can...

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Former Firefighter Sues Sykesville Department

Joyce Smithey, the attorney representing Lancaster, said the fire department’s conduct is unjustified and unjustifiable. (Carroll County Times – 5/23/2013) Read the article here.

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