Have you found yourself wondering “can I use ChatGPT to draft employment contracts”? If you are unfamiliar with ChatGPT, it is an artificial intelligence chatbot created by OpenAI. It has gained popularity recently due to its ability to generate content across a variety of channels like emails, blogs, memos, and more. Technically, the answer is… Continue reading Can I Use ChatGPT to Draft Employment Contracts?
FMLA and vacation time both allow employees to take time off work, but the two types of leave are granted for different reasons. Let’s look at the difference in these types of leave and how they impact each other. What is FMLA? Typically, employees receive a certain amount of vacation days each year. As long… Continue reading Can I Go on Vacation While on FMLA Medical Leave?
Can I sue my employer? Yes, if you are not paid in full and on time, if you are illegally discriminated against, or if you are retaliated against for pointing out violations of the law, you can bring an action against your employer. There may be other claims as well. What does a class action… Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions about Employment Law in Virginia
Do I have a hostile work environment claim? This is something many people wonder, because it can be hard to tell when a work environment has crossed the line between just being difficult and openly hostile. Here’s what you need to know about hostile work environments and when to report harassment and other inappropriate behavior.… Continue reading Do I Have a Hostile Work Environment Claim
Many changes to Virginia employment law went into effect in recent years, including a partial prohibition on non-compete clauses. Historically, Virginia courts have disfavored restrictions on competition, often refusing to enforce them if they contain unreasonable restrictions. Additionally, Virginia has declined to “blue-pencil” overbroad non-compete provisions. By statue, Virginia greatly restricts employers’ ability to impose… Continue reading Partial Prohibition on Non-Compete Clauses | Changes to Virginia Employment Law
Can you be fired for hate speech? Or does the first amendment protect you? If speech is protected under the First Amendment, then how can people be fired from work for exercising their constitutional rights? Let’s take a look at firing in Virginia, and how Freedom of Speech vs. a hostile work environment impacts that.… Continue reading Firing in Virginia: Freedom of Speech vs. Hostile Work Environment
Mediating verbal abuse in the workplace can help create a healthy working environment and prevent a hostile work environment. Verbal abuse can be a huge issue for employers and employees alike. Here’s how a mediator in Northern Virginia can help. What is Verbal Abuse? Verbal abuse in the workplace is defined as shouting, disparaging remarks,… Continue reading Mediating Verbal Abuse in the Workplace Northern Virginia
A mediation lawyer in Northern Virginia could be a good alternative to litigation. But is a mediator right for your case? This depends on a few factors, so let’s discuss them. What is a Mediator? A mediation lawyer in Northern Virginia handles cases in a private, informal setting to resolve conflicts without legal judgment. The… Continue reading Which Cases are Right for a Mediation Lawyer Northern Virginia
On Friday, April 28th, the provisions of the new PUMP Act (PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act) go into effect. What is the PUMP Act (PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act)? ALL employers nationwide are required to provide reasonable time and space (not a bathroom) for nursing mothers to pump. Breaks can be unpaid unless the… Continue reading PUMP Act (PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act) goes into effect April 28th
Employers across the country are requiring employees to return to work in person as we finally recover from the pandemic. However, many employers are using workplace mediation to reduce the risks of discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Here’s why. Returning to Work In-Person During the pandemic, many employees have had little in-person interaction with… Continue reading How Mediation Helps Employees Returning to Work In-Person
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