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Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison. Watch Mimi and Derek Smith discuss the role of testimony and why speaking up can be especially hard when the person who hurt you has power. #RussellBrand

Election Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. Do you know your rights when it comes to taking time off to vote? Many states have laws that may give workers time off to vote, and some require that time to be paid. The rules vary by state, including how much time you get and whether you have to tell your employer in advance. Even where there’s no state law, your employer’s policy may provide leave. If you’re not sure, ask HR before you head to the polls. If you believe your employer denied you time to vote or retaliated against you for voting, our employment attorneys may be able to help. Call 800-807-2209 or visit dereksmithlaw.com. Attorney Advertising. This post is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. #ElectionDay #EmployeeRights #EmploymentLaw #KnowYourRights #Vote

You saw something wrong at work and spoke up. Now what? 👀 Meet Danilo Bandovic, Partner and Chair of Whistleblower Law Group at Derek Smith Law Group. He stands up for employees who blow the whistle on wrongdoing and then face retaliation for it. Now you know who’s in your corner. Speaking up shouldn’t cost you your job. Drop a 🙌 if you agree. Think your rights may have been violated? Let’s talk. 📞 800-807-2209 | dereksmithlaw.com #MeetTheAttorney #Whistleblower #EmploymentLaw #DerekSmithLawGroup

The scariest costume at a bad boss’s Halloween party: an employment lawyer with receipts. Includes fine-print vision, a briefcase full of backup plans, and an objection to unfair treatment. Opposing counsel sold separately. Derek’s commitment to standing up for employees lasts long after Halloween. If you’re experiencing workplace harassment, discrimination, or retaliation, put an advocate in your corner. Contact Derek Smith Law Group for a free, confidential consultation. 800-807-2209 dereksmithlaw.com Happy Halloween from Derek Smith Law Group! #HappyHalloween #DerekSmithLawGroup #EmploymentLaw #EmployeeRights #WorkplaceJustice

Hear her roar. 🦁 Gracie may be a lion on the outside, but she's a total sweetheart on the inside. Kind of like our attorneys: fierce when it counts, kind when it matters. 💛 Happy Halloween from Gracie and all of us at Derek Smith Law Group! 🎃 If something at work is scarier than any haunted house, you don't have to face it alone. 📞 800-807-2209 | 🌐 dereksmithlaw.com #HappyHalloween #Howloween #DogsInCostume #EmploymentLaw #DerekSmithLawGroup

Not every workday is a walk in the park, even for our office dog, Honey. If you believe you’ve experienced discrimination, harassment, or retaliation at work, speaking with an employment attorney can help you understand your options. We offer free consultations at 800-807-2209 or dereksmithlaw.com. #employmentlaw #officedog #knowyourrights #workplacerights go.discriminationandsexualha…

Wally knows his rights. 🐾 Do you? If you have a disability, your employer may be required to provide reasonable accommodations. Denied or retaliated against? Call 800-807-2209 or visit dereksmithlaw.com. go.discriminationandsexualha…

“Why didn’t they report it sooner?” A delay in speaking up is not proof that an assault didn’t happen. In this clip, we discuss Jane Doe’s allegations and a troubling expectation: that survivors must immediately tell someone, use specific words, or react a certain way to be taken seriously. There is no perfect script for speaking about sexual assault. The evidence matters. So does questioning our assumptions about how a survivor is “supposed” to respond. What needs to change to make it safer for survivors to speak up? Share your thoughts below. Share this video to help challenge the stigma around delayed reporting. Have questions about sexual assault, harassment, or your legal options? Contact Derek Smith Law Group. 800-807-2209 dereksmithlaw.com #sexualharassment #knowyourrights #sexualassaultawareness #survivors

The Cornell case: what does the evidence tell us? Mimi and Derek examine the allegations, consent, and the questions surrounding delayed reporting. How should we evaluate the evidence, and what assumptions might shape our understanding? Watch the full conversation on YouTube at @dereksmithlaw: youtu.be/PO3Ns0YRnmw What question about the Cornell case would you like Mimi and Derek to address next? Tell us below, and share this discussion with someone following the case. Derek Smith Law Group dereksmithlaw.com | 800-807-2209 #CornellCase #TitleIX #DerekSmithLawGroup #KnowYourRights

Derek Smith and Mimi Nielson break down the Cornell sexual assault case, including how alcohol and drugs affect a person's legal ability to consent, the text messages that may shape the case, and whether Cornell could face liability under Title IX. This is just a preview. Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/PO3Ns0YRnmw

Want to see how this ends? Full video coming tomorrow... 🎃 🔨 #smashingpumpkins #behindthescenes #fall

35 years ago today, Anita Hill testified before the Senate about workplace sexual harassment. 28 years later to the day, New York dropped its “severe or pervasive” standard. No one should have to be brave just to be safe at work. dereksmithlaw.com

A fake Campari ad. A $45M lawsuit. A unanimous Supreme Court win for satire. Out now on Derek and the Supremes: Hustler v. Falwell 🎙️ Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1DD… Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=JTyw0Wk3… #FirstAmendment

Inclusion belongs in every workplace. This #NDEAM, we celebrate employees with disabilities and advocate for equal opportunity. Facing disability discrimination? Contact Derek Smith Law Group. 800-807-2209 | dereksmithlaw.com

September’s clocking out. We’re still on the case. ⏰ At Derek Smith Law Group, we stand up for employees facing sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Our fight for your rights never sleeps. 📞 800-807-2209 | dereksmithlaw.com #DerekSmithLawGroup #EmployeeRights #WorkplaceRights

The annual Derek Smith Law Group Softball Game is in the books. the Philly office came out on top 22-17, but the NYC office battled the entire game. A great game with a great crew. Until next year!

They had power. You have a voice. Abused in a juvenile facility, prison, school, or clinic? Survivors of institutional sexual abuse may have legal options. Confidential. Free consult. 800-807-2209 dereksmithlaw.com