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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

Report 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,...

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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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Three Common Mistakes After You Are Terminated

So, 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...

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Important Changes in Store for Maryland Non-Compete Agreements

For 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...

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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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