An employee handbook is not automatically a legally binding contract in Virginia. However, the language in a handbook, any disclaimers or acknowledgments, and the circumstances surrounding the employment relationship can ...
Unfortunately, legal disputes between employers and employees sometimes arise. Employment disputes can have adverse consequences for businesses due to the time and expense involved. As a result, businesses should evaluate ...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a landmark piece of legislation that provides eligible workers with job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons. However, many workers are ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
