Taking care of yourself and your household is not always about the money you bring home from work. Sometimes you need time off to tend to important personal or family matters. If you need this type of break and want...
Read MoreWas a False Allegation Used as a Reason to Terminate You? When false accusations harm your professional reputation and lead to job loss, you may have grounds for defamation, retaliation, or wrongful termination claims. Let the legal team at Smithey...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read More[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...
Read MoreNeed 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...
Read MoreBy default, employment in Maryland is at-will. At-will employment means an employer can fire you at any time for almost any reason (or no reason) if you do not have an employment contract that says otherwise. If you are one...
Read MoreMaybe you already know that you have rights against discrimination in your workplace, but what about the discrimination you might encounter while job hunting? Are you asking, “Can I sue for discrimination as a job applicant?” The answer is yes,...
Read MoreIf you want to make sure your employer is treating you properly, one of the first places you should look is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). FLSA sets the minimum wage and hour requirements for many employers across the...
Read MoreWe hope you never encounter discrimination in your workplace, but if you do, the government can enforce your rights against a discriminatory employer. You have the option of filing an employment discrimination complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
Read More[cta_comfort id="3565" key="comfort-box-2"] Employers have a lot of discretion regarding handling their employees and who to keep in or welcome to their workforce. But an employer’s choices cannot be discriminatory. Employment discrimination on the basis of factors such as race,...
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