The Effect of President Trump’s Recent Executive Orders on Federal Workers

Executive orders issued from the President of the United States have the force of law and are binding on federal agencies. In some instances, they can have a significant effect on the labor rights of federal employees. President Trump recently issued three executive orders which have an adverse effect on federal workers. The Executive Orders […]

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DC Voters Say Yes to Raising the Tipped Minimum Wage

Minimum Wage, Wage and Hour

As a worker, you understand that you get paid for the work you do. You also understand that no matter what, you should receive a minimum amount of compensation for your labor. But what this minimum amount adds up to can fluctuate based on any number of variables, such as the type of work you

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Appellate Issues in Employment Law Series, Part 2: Oral Arguments and the Brief

Appellate

We recently wrote a blog post where we described the difference between a trial and appeal. In this blog post, we’ll explain the two primary components of an appeal: oral arguments and the brief. Most Cases Are Won or Lost with the Briefs When appellate judges decide how they will rule on an appeal, they

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Appellate Issues in Employment Law Series, Part 1: How an Appeal Differs from Trial

Appellate

If you litigate your lawsuit all the way to a trial verdict, then you’re probably aware that an appeal is possible. If you lost, this gives you a second chance to potentially win your case. If you won, you have another hurdle to overcome before you can finally celebrate your legal victory. But besides a

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When Should I Hire an Employment Law Attorney?

Hiring an Attorney

Deciding to hire an employment law attorney is a significant decision. For most employees, it’s usually a decision that comes during a not-so-great time in their professional lives. After all, happy employees with a wonderful boss usually aren’t looking for employment law advice. But sometimes unpleasant events happen at work that make an employee wonder

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New Tax Law Makes it More Expensive for Employers to Quietly Settle Sexual Harassment Claims

Sexual Harassment

Before vegan culturism and nutrition: 06/14/10. we begin, here’s the legal fine print. I am not a tax law professional or advisor. What follows is not meant as specific tax advice for you (even if you are a client of my firm). This post is meant to discuss potential tax issues if you are a

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Super Parent Nomination

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Congratulations to Gina Argotti who has been selected as the 2018 Spiggle Law Firm Super Parent! Gina was nominated by her friend Rosa Briceno. Gina uses her social media skills to lead a group of Latina mother volunteers at her kids elementary school while also working extremely hard on the homefront as a parent of

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5 Things You Should Know About Your Severance Agreement in Fairfax County, Virginia

Severance Agreement

Fairfax County is a popular location for many employers, including the federal government and numerous large corporations. With an economy driven by specialized professional services and technology, it’s no wonder that severance agreements are a common part of many workers’ professional lives in this region. In essence, these agreements are straightforward. In exchange for the

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The Spiggle Law Firm Launches 7-Step Self-Help Initiative on Wrongful Termination

Discrimination, In the News, Litigation

The founder of the Spiggle Law Firm, Tom Spiggle, has designed a 7-step self-help employment law program for workers who have been fired, or are afraid that they might be, to learn more about their options. The DIY video and e-book series, “Legal Leverage,” walks users through the steps to determine whether they have a

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Tom Spiggle was a speaker at Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association 2018 CLE Conference

Tom Spiggle to Speak at the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association 2018 CLE Conference

Discrimination, In the News, Litigation

Tom Spiggle will join a list of notable speakers on Feb. 2, 2018 at the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association (MWELA)’s 2018 CLE Conference at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C. Spiggle will join Christine Webber with Cohen Milstein and Alan Kabat from Bernabei & Kabat, PLLC on a panel to talk about discovery issues in employment

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