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...
Read MoreReport an employer to the Department of Labor by first identifying the violation type and contacting the correct agency, such as OSHA for safety issues or the Wage and Hour Division for pay concerns. Document incidents, speak to a lawyer,...
Read MoreWhether 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...
Read MoreSmithey 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...
Read MoreSo, you get called into a mid-Friday meeting with your supervisor. You are not sure what the meeting is about but quickly review your latest projects and brush up on any questions that might arise. You walk into the meeting...
Read MoreFor much of Maryland, last week was simply the first week in April. In Annapolis, however, the week was about one thing and one thing only – the fate of legislation. Between end-of-session parties and fire trucks on State Circle...
Read MoreIf 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...
Read MoreWith 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...
Read MoreWhen 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...
Read MoreIf 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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