What Employees Must Know About Non-Compete Agreements
Has your employer asked you to sign a non-compete agreement? You’re not alone. More and more companies require employees to sign these restrictive contracts as a condition of employment. But ...
What Are Your Rights as a Seasonal Employee?
Seasonal employees are essential to many sectors of the economy in Virginia and Washington, D.C., from agriculture to hospitality to retail. However, many seasonal employees do not recognize that federal ...
Legal Rights for Workers in Wrongful Termination Claims
Losing a job can be a distressing experience, especially when it feels unjust. You may be left wondering whether you have any options. In Virginia, employees have legal rights that ...
Checking Email During PTO: Can My Employer Require This?
Imagine you’re on a relaxing vacation with your family or friends, finally taking a break from the daily grind. You’re miles away from your workplace, sipping a piña colada on ...
PPP Update for Small Business
As most business owners are well aware, the CARES Act authorized ~$660 billion in forgivable loans for businesses to keep up with payroll during the pandemic. Predictably, funds from the ...
Why do I need an expungement?
Many people see criminal charges against them dismissed or are acquitted, but then take no action to have the charge removed thinking that it will not affect them. Making this ...
The CARES Act, Paycheck Protection & Small Business Relief
As Virginians continue to deal with COVID-19 and the Governor’s Executive Order, ceasing most operations through April 24, 2020, small businesses are doing their best to plan for their uncertain ...
Employment Law and COVID-19: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
COVID-19 is rapidly changing how we conduct business in the United States and in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Change and adaptation are necessary but it is also necessary to know ...