McClean, Virginia, Law Blog
What can be included in a separation agreement?
When an employer in the McClean area terminates an employee’s job, whether it is because of employee misconduct or as part of company lay-offs, the employer may want the employee to sign a separation agreement. The goal of a separation agreement is for both parties to...
Breach of contract is a common problem in the business world
In the business world, contracts are a common occurrence and serve a variety of purposes. Generally speaking, a contract between two or more parties requires that each party fulfills their individual obligations, as specified by the agreement. When a party fails to...
Sexual harassment a pervasive problem at State Department
A common problem for workers in Washington D.C. and the surrounding areas is sexual harassment. This is true despite greater attention paid to the issue and people who are subjected to the workplace violation being encouraged to report it. Even though people who are...
Is bias against certain hairstyles a form of racial discrimination?
Employee dress codes define a wide variety of expectations, from the level of formality expected in the office to safety precautions like close-toed shoes. However, dress codes that require employees to style their hair in specific ways may subtly discriminate against...
State delegate joins suit to overturn COVID-19 regulations
As the COVID-19 virus has spread across the country, various states have tried various means to control the pandemic. Virginia’s governor Ralph Northam has led the way with tighter restrictions on many businesses, especially restaurants and similar establishments. In...
How non-solicitation agreements in business affect workers
It is not uncommon for businesses operating in the Washington, D.C., area to require managers, directors and other top-level executives to sign non-solicitation agreements. A person interested in purchasing a business entity may also require a non-solicitation...
DC requires paid sick leave
Work does not inoculate employees against illness, but most states do not require paid sick leave. However, Washington DC’s employment law for workers requires paid time off for sickness. DC’s mandatory sick leave law Washington DC and 13 states mandate some form of...
Lawmakers urge the VA to take action on sexual harassment claims
Recent studies have shown that over a quarter of female employees working at Veterans Affairs have reported sexual harassment in addition to a smaller percentage of male employees. In response, a group of congressional leaders sent a letter to the VA Secretary urging...
Caution: Financial services workers may be eligible for overtime
When many people think of an exempt employee, they think of someone who is paid on a salaried basis. In reality, being paid on a salary does not necessarily make you exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Each worker’s duties have to be carefully considered...
Pregnancy Discrimination Prohibited by Law
The Department of Labor has reported that women account for almost 50% of workers in Virginia and across the country and 85% of women who work will become mothers during the course of their careers. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibits employers from...
