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Is it time to fire your accountant?

On Behalf of Hantzes & Associates | Mar 4, 2021 | Uncategorized

Many small business owners rely heavily on their accountants to help them manage their books, pay their taxes and keep their operations running smoothly. Over time, you may have developed a fairly close and personal relationship with your accountant -- but don’t let...

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Can I sue for wrongful termination in an at-will employment state like Virginia?

On Behalf of Hantzes & Associates | Feb 19, 2021 | Uncategorized

If you're wondering whether living in an at-will employment state like Virginia means that there's no such thing as "wrongful termination," then you'll be happy to know that it doesn't.  In an at-will state, business owners are pretty much free to fire you for any...

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Litigation against negligent and reckless professionals

On Behalf of Hantzes & Associates | Jan 27, 2021 | Uncategorized

Over time, Virginia residents can acquire a wealth of knowledge about a vast scope of topics. They may know a little bit about a lot of things, but only be experts about a few chosen topics related to their professions or interests. When a medical, legal, or financial...

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Sexual harassment a pervasive problem at State Department

On Behalf of Hantzes & Associates | Oct 13, 2020 | Uncategorized

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...

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DC requires paid sick leave

On Behalf of Hantzes & Associates | Sep 14, 2020 | Uncategorized

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...

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Lawmakers urge the VA to take action on sexual harassment claims

On Behalf of Hantzes & Associates | Aug 19, 2020 | Uncategorized

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...

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Surgical errors a continual concern for U.S. hospitals

On Behalf of Hantzes & Associates | Jul 14, 2020 | Uncategorized

Surgical errors are among the worst errors that patients in Virginia can ever suffer from. Patients may have the wrong body part or the wrong side operated on, or they may even undergo an operation intended for a different patient. For this reason, they are grouped...

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Minimizing the risk of wage and hour lawsuits

On Behalf of Hantzes & Associates | Jul 10, 2020 | Uncategorized

The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) establishes the federal minimum wage and other laws relating to overtime pay and recordkeeping. The FLSA applies to all states and Washington D.C. If states like Virginia have their own laws that are more protective of employees...

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EHRs are not catching over 30% of medication errors

On Behalf of Hantzes & Associates | Jul 8, 2020 | Uncategorized

Electronic health records present a patient's medical history in a way that is seamless and can reduce the workload of doctors and nurses. It can cut down on possible medication errors, too, by alerting users to a potentially harmful interaction between two drugs, an...

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Virginia employment law and wrongful termination of employees

On Behalf of Hantzes & Associates | May 22, 2020 | Uncategorized

Losing a job in Virginia can cause a litany of problems financially, professionally and personally. The person must be aware of what steps to take if they believe there was a legal violation. Based on at-will employment, employers do have the ability to dismiss a...

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