Table of Contents • A Renewed Focus on Equal Opportunity in Virginia • What Does Executive Order 9 Do? • What This Means for State Employees • What This Means for Private Sector Employees • Contact an Employment Lawyer A Renewed Focus on Equal Opportunity in Virginia In one of her first acts in office, […]
Table of Contents • A Major Setback for Commission-Based Employees in Virginia • The Case: Groundworks Operations, LLC v. Campbell • The Supreme Court’s Decision • What This Means for Virginia Employees • What Are Your Options for Recovering Unpaid Commissions? • Contact an Employment Lawyer A Major Setback for Commission-Based Employees in Virginia A
Table of Contents • What Are Training Repayment Agreements (TRAPs)? • Are TRAPs Legal? The Changing Landscape • TRAP Laws in DC, Maryland, and Virginia • What This Means for Employees • What Should You Do if You Signed a TRAP? • Contact an Employment Lawyer A recent trend has seen employers using contracts to
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Table of Contents • What Is Age Discrimination? • How Common Is Age Discrimination? • What Are the Signs of Age Discrimination? • What This Means for Employees • What Should You Do if You Suspect Age Discrimination? • Contact an Employment Lawyer You notice something at work that doesn’t sit right. Maybe it’s a
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Table of Contents You notice something at work that doesn’t sit right. Maybe it’s a suspicious billing pattern, a grant report that feels off, or a contract being handled in a way that seems questionable. If your company works with federal funds, you might be looking at something that falls under the False Claims Act—and
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Table of Contents An employer extends a job offer. The candidate accepts. Then, after the employer learns the candidate has a disability, the offer is withdrawn. This situation arises more often than many people realize, and in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland, it raises serious legal concerns. Can an Employer Rescind a Job Offer Because
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Table of Contents As of January 1, 2026, Virginia has implemented several new employment laws that bring important changes for workers across the state. These updates affect key areas like the minimum wage, unemployment benefits, non-compete agreements, and discrimination protections, aiming to improve conditions and ensure fair treatment in the workplace. What Are the Key
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Are You Entitled to Paid Leave? Navigating Virginia’s Leave Laws Paid leave is an essential benefit for workers, offering security and peace of mind during critical moments—whether you’re dealing with illness, welcoming a new child, or caring for a family member. But in Virginia, understanding what leave you’re entitled to and whether it must be
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Originally published March 3, 2016. Updated March 11, 2026. Table of Contents • Introduction: When a Simple Termination Gets Complicated • Before the Meeting: The Power of Putting Your Employer on Notice • During the Meeting: When Company Lawyers Are Present • What Are Your Rights to Legal Representation? • After the Meeting: Strategizing Your
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Originally published March 2nd, 2016. Updated March 11, 2026. Table of Contents • That Dreaded Meeting Invite: Are You About to Be Fired? • 7 Rules to Follow During the Termination Meeting • What This Means for Employees • After the Meeting: Your Next Steps • Continue to Part II: Advanced Scenarios That Dreaded Meeting
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