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...
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...
Read MoreUnsure How a Merger or Acquisition Impacts Your Job? Whether you are being asked to sign a new restrictive covenant, negotiating severance, or facing sudden termination after a company buyout, exact legal terms matter. Let our team review your employment...
Read MoreWas a False Allegation Used as a Reason to Terminate You? When false accusations harm your professional reputation and lead to job loss, you may have grounds for defamation, retaliation, or wrongful termination claims. Let the legal team at Smithey...
Read MoreThe transactional relationship between you and an employer should be a simple exchange: Your employer needs to compensate you each time you perform work for it. But what happens when your work obligations incur costs or require you to spend...
Read MoreEach and every one of us is unique. That’s a simple and undeniable truth. No two people anywhere in the world are exactly alike. Though this is true, and though we are all unique in our own ways, we all...
Read MoreA wrongful termination can sting long after the initial shock, especially if you have to rehash the matter while seeking new employment. If you are wondering how to address a wrongful termination on a resume, on a job application, or...
Read MoreMed 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 MoreNeed Help Reporting Wage or Labor Violations? Whether you are dealing with stolen tips, missed meal breaks, or unpaid wages, navigating state and federal labor complaints requires precision. Let our team guide you through the DOL reporting process and advocate...
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