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...
Read MoreLosing 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 MoreSexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature in the workplace that is severe or pervasive enough to create a hostile work environment or to condition a job benefit on submission to sexual demands. Title VII of the Civil...
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 MoreBreach of fiduciary duty is a Maryland cause of action that allows a beneficiary to recover damages when a person in a position of trust acts against the beneficiary's interest. Trustees, business partners, corporate officers, attorneys, and other fiduciaries must...
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