Employers and business owners turn to Joy Einstein for trusted legal counsel on employment policies, practices and preventative measures aimed at avoiding costly litigation. Employers with unionized workforces rely on her expertise to manage unionization campaigns, handle unfair labor practice charges, negotiate collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and address strikes, grievances and arbitration procedures.
Clients and colleagues value Joy’s ability to design tailored legal solutions and communicate them with clarity. They often commend her responsiveness, flexibility and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes, even under tight time constraints.
Joy is a shareholder in the Firm’s Employment & Labor Practice Group. She advises employers on matters such as employee misconduct, workplace harassment, compensation and leave issues. She also represents clients in litigation involving discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour disputes, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements and breach of contract. Additionally, Joy assists with drafting and reviewing employee handbooks, and she represents federal employees before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
When litigation is unavoidable, Joy passionately advocates for clients before federal and state courts, as well as administrative agencies, including the EEOC and municipal human rights commissions. She represents employers in matters involving labor unions, including collective bargaining negotiations, unfair labor practice charges, and union representation proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Furthermore, she has substantial experience defending credit reporting agencies and financial institutions in Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) litigation.
Recently, Joy has expanded her practice to assist federal employees facing unexpected agency closures or terminations. She provides guidance on asserting their rights, negotiating severance agreements and understanding pension or transfer options. Her proactive approach focuses on delivering strategic advice to help clients rebuild their careers with confidence.
In addition to her legal practice, Joy collaborates with the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, offering educational programs on employment law issues relevant to the hospitality industry. Past sessions have covered topics such as the 80/20 Rule, navigating the post-COVID hospitality environment and wage modeling after the tip credit ban.
Joy earned her J.D. from William & Mary’s Marshall Wythe School of Law. Before joining the Firm, she worked as an associate at a prominent West Virginia law firm, practicing labor and employment law as well as general litigation. She also served as a law clerk for Judge James E. Seibert in the Northern District of West Virginia. Joy is admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, and she is fluent in French.
Recognition
•The Best Lawyers in America, 2025-2026
•The Best Lawyers in America - Women in the Law, 2025
•Bar Association of Montgomery County Employment Law Section, Co-Chair
Results
•Settled wage and hour class action claims on favorable terms, saving the employer from having to declare bankruptcy.
•Defended employer against EEOC charge, resulting in determination that no reasonable cause existed to believe discrimination occurred after a petition was filed with the NLRB.
•Represented employer in union organizing campaign, resulting in an employee vote against unionization. The vote was upheld on appeal.
•Represented employer in unfair labor practice charge proceedings related to employee terminations. NLRB upheld the employee terminations.
•Achieved summary judgement dismissing lawsuit by former employee claiming he was owed payout for accrued but unused vacation and other leave benefits upon termination of employment.
•Won motion to dismiss Fair Credit Reporting Act claims brought by consumer.
•Defended apartment complex management company against housing complaint filed with Maryland Commission on Civil Right and HUD.
Publications
•Transformation of LGBT Protections in Employment Law, Co-Author, The Advocate, Spring 2016
•How to Make the Right Social Media Choices for Your Organization
•Wage and Hour Division Survey Signals Reinvigoration of “Right To Know” Proposal Under Fair Labor Standards Act
•Supreme Court Addresses CAFA and Jurisdictional Maneuvering
Case Study: Protecting a Beloved Local Business Through Early, Efficient Resolution
News & Events
Case Study: Protecting a Beloved Local Business Through Early, Efficient Resolution
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Employment Law Alert: Fifth Circuit Ends 80/20/30 Rule
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Joy Einstein quoted in Forbes on FTC’s proposed rule to ban noncompete clauses
Meredith Campbell and Joy Einstein share strategies to handle workplace romance with HRMorning
Minimum Wage Changes for Montgomery County, Maryland Effective July 1st
Employment Law Alert - The Workplace Impact of the End of Roe vs. Wade
Employment Law Alert - Maryland Enacts Paid Family and Medical Leave
Employment Law Alert - EEOC Issues New Guidance on Caregiver Discrimination and COVID-19
Register Now to Attend an 80/20 Rule Information Session on How Tipped Employees Must be Paid Under the FLSA
Joy Einstein Interviewed by NPR
Employment Law Webinar: The Lowdown on Leave Laws
Join us for a Webinar: Employment Law Updates for Restaurants
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Invites You to a Virtual Q&A Session Regarding the American Rescue Plan Act and Mandatory vs. Voluntary Vaccinations
Joy Einstein Honored to Participate in Annual Women in Business Law Leadership Conference
Join Joy Einstein and Corporate Payroll Services for a Webinar on 2021 Food and Beverage Employment Laws
Join Joy Einstein for an Employment Law Lunch & Learn Sponsored by the Rockville Chamber of Commerce
Join Us for an Upcoming Q&A Session: Top 6 Employment Law Problems Every Food and Beverage Employer Should Be Aware Of
Join us for a Webinar: Rebuilding Your Employment Strategy in 2021
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Employment Law Alert - Government Shutdown Could Jeopardize FLSA Exempt Status
Employment Law Alert - Maryland to Require Paid Sick Leave with Senate Veto Override
Employment Law Alert - The Importance of a Social Media Policy
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Employment Law Alert - Avoiding the COBRA Trap; Increase to Federal Contract Minimum Wage
Employment Law Alert - Obama Era Overtime Rule Struck Down by Federal Judge
Employment Law Alert - SCA Fringe Benefit Rates Increase and Become More Complex
Employment Law Alert - Liability for FLSA Retaliation Could Be Expanding Beyond Employers
Employment Law Alert - Maryland & D.C. Minimum Wages Increased July 1st
Employment Law Alert - Maryland & D.C. Minimum Wages Increased July 1st
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The New FLSA: Critical Legal Essentials
Employment Law Alert - Government Contractor Wage Disclosure Obligations, and Federal Agencies Focus on Retaliation
Yoga Studios Alert - Classification of Yoga Instructors
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Employment Law Alert - Maryland and D.C. Paid Leave Legislation, and Fourth Circuit Implications for Businesses Using Temps
Employment Law Alert - DOL’s Overtime Rule Blocked By Texas Judge
Employment Law Alert - “New” Expanded Parental Leave in Montgomery County, and EEOC’s Enforcement Priorities
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Employment Law Alert - Investigations, Misclassifications, and new Sick Leave Laws
Lunch & Learn: Keeping It Legal - What Nonprofits Need to Know About The New FLSA Overtime Rules
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Joy Einstein appointed Co-Chair of the Montgomery County Bar Association’s Employment Law Section
Employment Law Alert - New Federal Law Requires Updated Restrictive Covenants
Joy Einstein published in The Advocate: Transformation of LGBT Protections in Employment Law
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Employment Law Alert - Montgomery County Passes Mandatory Paid Leave Law
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Bar Association of Montgomery County
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