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,...
Read MoreIn 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...
Read MoreFacing 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...
Read MoreEmployees 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...
Read MoreWe 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...
Read MoreMost 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...
Read MoreAs 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...
Read MoreTaking 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 MoreTrustees, business partners, and corporate officers must act in the best interests of those they represent. Fiduciaries who fail to prioritize beneficiaries' interests may face breach of fiduciary duty lawsuits for damages caused by their actions. An experienced Maryland employment...
Read MoreWhether you are an employee on the buyer or target side of a merger and acquisition, one word that likely comes to mind is uncertainty. Any merger & acquisition will come with some form of change potentially drastically affecting the...
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