Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC

06/11/2026

Laid off, then watched your job go to someone half your age?
That's not just frustrating. It could be illegal.
When an employer says, "we're eliminating your position" or "there's no more work," then quietly hands that same role to a younger hire, the story stops adding up. And when the reason doesn't add up, the real reason may be your age.
Age discrimination is against the law. If something about your layoff feels off, trust that instinct and ask the question: was this really about the work, or was it about how old I am?
You don't have to figure it out alone.

Derek Smith Law Group fights for employees who've been pushed out, passed over, or replaced because of their age.

📞 800-807-2209
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06/10/2026

June 10, 1963. President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act into law, making it illegal to pay women less than men for the same work.
More than 60 years later, the gender pay gap still exists. And when it crosses the line from unfair to illegal, that's where we come in.
The Equal Pay Act covers workers whose jobs require equal skill, effort, and responsibility under similar working conditions. If your employer is paying you less because of your gender, that's not just wrong. It's a violation of federal law.
Signs you may have an equal pay claim:
You discovered a coworker of a different gender earns more for the same role. You were told your salary is "confidential" when you asked questions. Your pay didn't increase after a promotion while a male colleague's did. You faced retaliation for asking about pay differences.
You deserve equal pay for equal work. If you think your employer is shortchanging you, our employment attorneys want to hear your story.

📞 800-807-2209
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06/09/2026

Over $500 million recovered for employees.💰
Sexual harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation. The Derek Smith Law Group has your back. No win, no fee.

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06/05/2026

The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuit is back in the spotlight, and I’m breaking down what the latest court fight means.

I cover the defamation claims, retaliation allegations, attorney’s fees, damages, and how California AB 933 may impact survivor statements and workplace misconduct cases.

Follow Derek Smith Law Group for more legal analysis on employment law, sexual harassment, workplace retaliation, civil rights, and lawsuit updates.

06/03/2026

A $642 deli platter. A firing dispute. A $4.25M FINRA arbitration award.

Let's break down the Brent Bodner v. JPMorgan case and what it shows about workplace disputes, arbitration, and employee rights.

06/02/2026

The World Cup is coming to Philly. So is the wage theft.
Six matches. One huge summer. And workers carrying the whole thing.
From Center City restaurants and hotels to bars, delivery routes, cleaning crews, and stadium security, Philly will be packed, along with New York, New Jersey, Miami, LA, and the Bay Area.
A busy season is not a free pass to break the law.
Were you denied overtime? Paid below minimum wage? Cheated out of tips? Refused protected leave?
That's wage theft, and you have the right to fight back.
⚖️ Derek Smith Law Group stands up for workers: 800-807-2209, https://bit.ly/2WaBL9D

💼 Got a wage and hour claim? Our partner firm Wage & Hour Attorneys does this all day: 800-651-4950, wageandhourattorneys.com

Call either team for a free consultation. Don't let the World Cup rush rob you of what you earned.

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month from Derek Smith Law Group 🌈

No one should face workplace discrimination, harassment, or retaliation because of who they are or who they love.

At Derek Smith Law Group, our employment lawyers fight for employee rights and advocate for fair, inclusive workplaces every day. Learn more at dereksmithlaw.com

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Over $450 Million Recovered
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05/29/2026

⚖️ ON THIS DAY IN EMPLOYMENT LAW HISTORY ⚖️
May 29, 1919. The International Labour Organization (ILO) was founded, laying the global cornerstone for workers' rights, fair labor standards, and protection from workplace abuse.

More than a century later, that fight is far from over, and neither are we.
Every day, hardworking employees across the country face mistreatment they should never have to endure. If you've been a victim of any of the following, you have rights, and we're here to enforce them:
✔️ Sexual Harassment in the workplace
✔️ Workplace Discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, national origin, pregnancy, or LGBTQ+ status
✔️ Wrongful Termination
✔️ Retaliation for reporting misconduct
✔️ Hostile Work Environment
✔️ Unpaid Wages, Overtime & FLSA Violations
✔️ Whistleblower Retaliation
✔️ FMLA & Disability Accommodation Denials

At Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC, our award-winning employment lawyers have recovered millions of dollars for employees in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Miami, and nationwide. We level the playing field against employers who think their power puts them above the law.

You don't pay unless we win. Your consultation is 100% FREE and confidential.
📞 Call 800-807-2209
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💼 Justice. Dignity. Results.

05/27/2026

You shouldn't have to wilt at your own desk. 🥀
If your workplace has become a place you dread, the problem isn't you. Harassment, discrimination, and retaliation drain the people who deserve to thrive. The moment you speak up is the moment things start to change.
Your voice matters. Your rights matter. And the right team makes all the difference.
Call us for a free, confidential consultation at 800-807-2209 or check out our website https://bit.ly/4dyLrj8 for more info.

05/26/2026

🎙️ Episode 3 of Brief Banter is OUT NOW: Credibility on Trial: One Lie, Consent, and Who Gets Believed ⚖️🔥
Can a single lie cost a victim their entire case? And does anyone ever forfeit the right to say no?
Credibility. Consent. And who the system chooses to believe.
In this episode, Derek Smith and Dawn DeMaio of the Derek Smith Law Group break down:
⚖️ "Falsus in uno": the jury instruction that lets one lie cast doubt on everything a witness says, and how it actually plays out when a case goes to trial
🛡️ Why no one's job or past ever cancels their right to be protected from sexual assault, including the survivors other firms turn away
💼 Workplace sexual coercion and what the law says when keeping a paycheck means submitting to someone in power
This is your news feed through a legal lens: smart, sharp, accessible, and never boring.
🎧 Listen or watch now:
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4tS8w5J
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4txCQSD
YouTube: https://bit.ly/43nekbQ
⚖️ Brief Banter
Legal talk. Zero snooze.