Wage and Hour

If you are an employee in Virginia and believe your employer owes you unpaid wages, you may be wondering about the value of your claim. Unpaid wages result from various factors, such as unpaid overtime, withheld paychecks, or minimum wage violations. With the help of an unpaid wage lawyer at The Spiggle Law Firm, we […]

Every paycheck earned represents not just dollars but people’s livelihoods and aspirations. Therefore, when the wages paid do not match up with the wages expected, the effects are significant. Not only does it disrupt the worker’s ability to pay their bills, but it also tarnishes the delicate balance and trust between employers and employees. Are

Virginia is an at-will state, which means that both an employee and employer can terminate their employment contract at any time and without notice, depending on certain circumstances. However, while leaving your employment without notice may not always harm you legally, there are potential repercussions depending on the situation. It’s important to note that in

Waiting tables, serving drinks, cleaning hotels, and various other jobs in Virginia pay employees through salary and tips. In some cases, employees may earn more in tips from satisfied customers than wages from their employer. However, workers who earn tips must be aware of their rights and potential risks of employment law issues.  Throughout the

When leaving a job, receiving your final paycheck is essential for transitioning smoothly to your next endeavor. Employers that fail to provide employees with their last paychecks can leave workers in financial ruin and with unneeded stress. If you work in Virginia, it is important to know the laws surrounding final paychecks and your rights

When your employer disregards your knowledge and work by failing to pay you what you deserve, they disrespect your qualifications and act unlawfully. Both state and federal laws protect employees from unfair treatment and wage issues, allowing you to sue your employee for their negligence.  Employers may claim they “keep forgetting” or will “pay you

After decades of experience working for the benefit of employees, our firm has learned you should always trust your instincts. If you feel you’re being paid unfairly, check over your pay stubs, calculate the pay you should be receiving, and compare your findings with your current salary. If those do not match, you will want

At a time when billionaire extraordinaire Elon Musk is dominating headlines with his multi-billion-dollar buying spree, there is another story worth billions that is curiously absent from our Twitter feeds. Unfortunately, rather than recount the spending of riches, this story tells the tale of one of the greatest thefts in American history. Every hour, millions

When it comes to wage violations, a common legal issue is whether the worker is an employee covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA). This law offers a multitude of legal rights to eligible workers. Some of the most prominent include: Federal minimum wage Overtime pay The 40-hour workweek standard But only

Choosing to file a lawsuit against an employer is a very difficult decision. But one of the major motivating factors to suing is the prospect of recovering damages. In most employment law cases, a plaintiff can potentially recover the following types of damages: Lost wages Front wages (sometimes called front pay) Emotional distress Consequential damages