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...
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Employment Law – Employers
3 ways to avoid wrongful termination allegations
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...
Why “flat pay” structures raise questions under Virginia law
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...
Can employers enforce dress codes in the workplace?
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...
What does the FLSA require from employers of breastfeeding moms?
Employers in the United States are expected to abide by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This covers a variety of situations involving employees, one of which involves new mothers who are breastfeeding and returning to work. The FLSA requires many employers to...
Ensuring that a noncompete effectively protects a company
The services of employees are crucial for companies’ success. However, every new employee added to the staff roster is potentially a source of liability. Companies have vicarious liability in scenarios where workers make negligent mistakes. Organizations are also...
Are your employees required to provide two weeks’ notice?
It is helpful for you if your employees talk to you in advance if they are going to leave their position. As an employer, you are going to need to replace them, in most cases, so you have to start creating job postings and conducting interviews. For this reason, you...
3 times employees can sue for bad-faith termination
Termination of an employee should be handled with care and in compliance with the law. However, employers sometimes find themselves facing legal challenges when they terminate employees in bad faith. Understanding the situations where employees may sue for bad-faith...
The most common types of wrongful termination
Losing your job can be stressful, especially when you believe your employer had no justification for letting you go. While most states are at-will employment states, there are some unlawful reasons to fire workers, otherwise known as wrongful terminations. Wrongful...
What is workplace retaliation?
Workplace retaliation happens when an employer punishes an employee for asserting their legal rights. This type of behavior can make workplaces hostile and discourage employees from speaking up about unfair treatment. Both federal and state laws protect employees from...