Termination

While it might seem unjust, most employees in the United States can be fired for looking for another job. Virginia law adheres to the principle of “at-will” employment, meaning both employers and employees have the right to terminate their employment relationship at any time without cause or notice unless a contract states otherwise. However, it’s […]

Constructive discharge is a concept that emerges when the weight of unbearable working conditions forces an employee to make the difficult decision to resign. Though resignation is typically seen as a voluntary act, constructive discharge recognizes situations where the circumstances become so intolerable that leaving becomes the only viable option. It is important to consult

Losing a job is undoubtedly a challenging and overwhelming experience. No matter if the job loss was due to company downsizing, economic circumstances, or individual performance, the emotional and financial toll is significant. However, during such tough times, it is crucial to take control of your situation and plan your next steps carefully. If you

Having a hard time at work is bad enough. It’s even worse when your office troubles are the result of your employer acting unlawfully towards you. Maybe you’re the victim of sexual harassment or age discrimination. Perhaps you blew the whistle on your employer’s illegal behavior and now you’re the victim of retaliation. Whether you’re

The nation watched with sorrow in August as a white nationalist march in Charlottesville, Virginia turned violent, resulting in one woman’s death. The public backlash was immediate, with participants being outed on social media and their hate speech reported to their employers. At least four people returned home to find that they’d lost their jobs

President Trump surprised the world when he fired FBI Director James Comey. Without getting into the political and legal ramifications of that decision, the way it unfolded demonstrated a few things about how high-profile firings should (and should not) happen. Law360’s article “Comey Fallout Illuminates Pitfalls of High-Profile Firings” covers many of these elements—but what

Many companies rely heavily on secret or exclusive information that they have accumulated. From trade secrets to customer lists, these business organizations would fail if a departing employee were allowed to take critical company information to a competitor or use that information to open a competing business. So when a key employee with access to