Companies starting in Fairfax may find it helpful to understand how federal tax labels and Virginia business rules fit together. The choice among a limited liability company, an S corporation and a C corporation affects taxes, personal liability and access to funding....
If you run a Fairfax company, an executive employment agreement shapes your relationship with a C-suite leader from hiring through departure or a business sale. Reviewing the core terms, exit provisions, Virginia’s noncompete limits and key drafting safeguards before...
Selling a business takes more than finding a buyer and agreeing on a price. Buyers also want proof that the company has clear ownership, valid contracts and the right to use its property. For business owners in Fairfax, Virginia, starting the legal review 24 months...
As a business owner in Virginia, you may face hard choices. If a strong partnership starts to hurt the business, you have options. For example, the problem may be a partner who is not doing their share or who keeps making poor choices. In either case, there are legal...
No one likes losing their job, so it is not surprising that employees are often “disgruntled” when their employer lets them go. While Virginia generally allows employers to fire their workers at will, different rules may apply to employees who hold a contract. As an...
Being accused of professional malpractice can be stressful and unsettling. Your reputation, livelihood and future work may feel at risk the moment an allegation is raised. Even experienced professionals can feel overwhelmed when their judgment or conduct is...
Flat pay often attracts employers who want cost certainty and simpler payroll planning. A day rate or job rate can also seem aligned with project-based work or field operations. However, Virginia wage rules often track federal standards that examine substance over...
As an employer, you may believe that a dress code would enhance the workplace. Maybe you just want it to feel more professional or you want a greater sense of consistency among the staff. Maybe you want a very specific dress code, such as a company uniform, because it...
You started your new business a year ago, and it has been fairly successful. Wanting to find out what was being said about your company online, you decided to search for your business name. To your surprise, you found that another business either has the same name or...
Employees have specific rights in the workplace, none of which should be violated by employers. Even though those rights are normally respected, there are times when employees may have to speak up about illegal activities within the company. Some of those may be wary...
