A Claim for Wages form is used by employees who believe that their employer has not paid them all the wages they are owed. To file a claim for unpaid wages in Virginia, employees can submit a Wage Claim form to the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry. Here are...
Employment Law – Workers
Will my family or medical leave affect the security of my job?
Taking a leave of absence is a dramatic decision that not all workers will experience. Sometimes, employees must take longer work breaks to attend to family or medical needs. When this happens, it is common for individuals to feel insecure about being away from work...
Does the Fair Labor Standards Act cover me?
In an ideal world, employees and their bosses always have perfect work relationships. However, that is not always the case. The government has labor laws to protect workers’ rights and enforce employment standards. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is one of the...
How to spot a disadvantageous severance agreement
While job loss is a catastrophic reality for many people, some are fortunate enough to receive a severance package. Unfortunately, severance agreements are not always the benefit you would expect. It is important to note that the District of Columbia labor laws do not...