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.

What to Do If Your Employer Won’t Reimburse Business Expenses

The transactional relationship between you and an employer should be a simple exchange: Your employer needs to compensate you each time you perform work for it. But what happens when your work obligations incur costs or require you to spend...

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What Is the Average Settlement for a Discrimination Lawsuit in Maryland?

[cta_comfort id="3565" key="comfort-box-2"] Each and every one of us is unique. That’s a simple and undeniable truth. No two people anywhere in the world are exactly alike. Though this is true, and though we are all unique in our own...

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8 Careless Errors Physicians Make With Employment Contracts

Med school taught you a lot. But did you learn how to negotiate a physician employment contract? Especially your first one? If not, understand that it ’s far too easy to screw up things you may not even realize you’re...

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How to Report an Employer to the Department of Labor as an Employee in Maryland

Need Help Reporting Wage or Labor Violations? Whether you are dealing with stolen tips, missed meal breaks, or unpaid wages, navigating state and federal labor complaints requires precision. Let our team guide you through the DOL reporting process and advocate...

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What Happens to Equity When You Leave a Company?

Whether you intend to stay at your current company for a few years or forever, it is always essential to understand what happens to your equity when you leave a company. The truth is that unforeseen things happen, and being...

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Smithey Law Group LLC Recommits to Wellbeing in the Legal Profession

Smithey Law Group LLC is proud to announce our renewed commitment to the American Bar Association's Wellbeing Pledge, reinforcing our dedication to the health and well-being of our employees, colleagues, and the broader legal community. Recognizing the unique pressures and...

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Workplace Sexual Harassment as a Contractor or Temporary Employee

If you are wondering what your rights might be if you are the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace but not a permanent employee, you have come to the right place. While most federal and state employment laws, such...

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Discrimination in Remote Work Environments

With the move to remote work over the last three years, most employees have embraced new digital communications tools, increased their productivity, and expanded their networks. Unfortunately, some employees have taken advantage of these new, unmonitored, one-on-one communication channels to...

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Sexual Harassment in Remote Work Environments

When the COVID-19 pandemic began to spread in the winter and spring of 2020, many businesses maintained their operations by enacting work-from-home policies. Nearly three years later, many companies have recognized the benefits of remote employment for both the company...

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Employee Rights During On-Call Employment

If you employ on-call workers for some period of time during the work week, you will want to have a strong understanding of employee rights during on-call employment. Business owners, human resources professionals, and operations managers need to be aware...

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