If you have been the victim of sexual harassment, it is imperative that you speak to a sexual harassment lawyer in Fairfax Virginia. Sexual harassment in the workplace is unacceptable. Here’s what you should know. Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment, not to be confused with sexual assault, is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual… Continue reading Sexual Harassment Lawyer Fairfax Virginia
Unfortunately, race discrimination still occurs in American society. This can happen in the workplace and in nonprofessional settings. Race discrimination is one of the most frequent forms of intolerance in the United States. Here’s what you need to know about race discrimination. Civil Rights Act of 1964 The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a… Continue reading Get Help from a Race Discrimination Lawyer
There are 5 required elements to a tortious interference with contract claim: (1) the existence of a valid and enforceable contract between two parties; (2) a third party’s awareness of that contractual relationship; (3) that third party’s intentional and unjustified inducement of one party to breach the contract; (4) a resulting breach caused by that… Continue reading Tortious Interference with Business Expectancy
There are many forms of employment discrimination and all of them are illegal. Among these is race discrimination. If you have been treated differently due to race, you should seek legal counsel from a race discrimination lawyer. Discrimination Complaints First, you must understand that filing a discrimination complaint must be based on solid evidence of… Continue reading Do You Have an Employment Race-Discrimination Claim in Virginia?
Glenn Youngkin’s recent electoral victory over Terry McAuliffe sent shockwaves across the political landscape. Republican candidates also won their respective races for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General, and the GOP appears poised to control the House of Delegates 52-48, although two races face recounts. Outlook on Glenn Youngkin’s Victory in the Virginia Gubernatorial Election Governor-elect… Continue reading How Will Glenn Youngkin’s Victory in the Virginia Gubernatorial Election Impact Virginia’s New Labor and Employment Laws?
While the Supreme Court of Virginia dislikes non-compete agreements, many state circuit courts and federal district courts have found employment agreements containing non-compete language to be enforceable, while other such agreements have been rejected. Essentially, whether the covenant not-to-compete is enforceable is a question of the law, although disputed facts could trigger a jury dispute.… Continue reading Are Non-Competes or Restrictive Covenants Enforceable in Virginia?
If you have suffered employment discrimination, you should speak to a lawyer as soon as possible. There are several remedies that you be entitled to receive due to employment discrimination. Employment Discrimination Remedies The Virginia Human Rights Act says that a prevailing employee in a discrimination case under state law may recover significant damages including… Continue reading What To Do About Employment Discrimination in Virginia?
Sexual harassment is a traumatic experience. If you or a loved one has experienced sexual harassment, you may be able to pursue a settlement or other legal remedy with the help of a sexual harassment lawyer in Fairfax, Virginia. Understanding Sexual Harassment in Virginia Sexual harassment, whether subtle or blatant, is rooted in economic exploitation… Continue reading Understanding Sexual Harassment Basics for Virginia
Wrongful termination is a misunderstood term that does not mean what it seems to mean. There is no per se wrongful termination claim in Virginia. But there are specific laws that prohibit termination of employees for specific reasons, which can produce “wrongful terminations.” To make sure you fully understand the laws, its best to speak… Continue reading What is Considered Wrongful Termination in Virginia?
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