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When Should I Not Sign a Severance Agreement?

Losing a job can be overwhelming, especially when presented with a severance agreement and pressure to sign it quickly. Although you may just want to move on, it’s essential to take a step back and consider whether the terms are...

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How to Prove Retaliation in the Workplace

Retaliation happens when an employer punishes an employee for engaging in legally protected activity. It’s insidious because it often masquerades as routine business decisions—a performance review here, a shift in duties there—until it becomes undeniable. But here’s the good news:...

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What Are the Financial Costs of Non-Compete Litigation?

Imagine walking away from your job, ready to start a new chapter, only to be slapped with a cease-and-desist. They say you’re violating a non-compete agreement. Your future, your income, your reputation? On hold. And the first question that strikes...

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How to Get Your Job Back After an Unlawful Termination

Losing your job is hard. Losing your job illegally is even harder. If an employer has wrongfully terminated you, you’re likely dealing with stress, confusion, and the overwhelming question of how to make it right. At Smithey Law Group, LLC,...

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Maryland Severance Pay Laws

In Maryland, job security can change in an instant—whether you’re working for a government agency in Annapolis, a hospital in Prince George’s County, or a startup in Baltimore. If you’ve recently been laid off or suspect it’s coming soon, you...

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What to Expect in First Consult with an Employment Lawyer in Maryland?

Facing workplace issues can feel overwhelming, but your first step toward justice begins with a strong legal ally. Whether you’re dealing with discrimination, wrongful termination, or wage disputes, an employment law consultation clarifies your rights and legal options. Understanding what...

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Understanding Constructive Discharge

Employees of both large corporations and small businesses deserve respect and workplace safety. No one should have to endure bullying, harassment, or abuse at work. But sometimes, employees feel forced to resign because workplace abuse and harassment have become so...

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Know The Difference Between Workplace Bullying and Sexual Harassment

We all remember the taunts of the schoolyard bully. And certainly, we would all like to forget them! It seems some people simply cannot leave their bullying on the schoolyard. Sometimes, it’s a manager who engages in persistent workplace bullying...

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What Kinds of Behaviors Are Considered Sexual Harassment?

Most people are aware that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace. But in today’s society, there is some confusion about what types of behavior actually constitute sexual abuse and harassment. Obviously, offensive behavior like...

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Can I Fire an Employee Who Brought a Gun to Work?

As an employer, you have an obligation to keep employees and guests safe in your workplace. Different people have different perspectives on safety. An employee working a late shift might feel safer having a weapon available to them as they...

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