Out Of The Legal Process, And Arming You With The Facts
Many people who have disabilities and chronic medical conditions don’t experience the same symptoms – or experience them as severely -- from one day to the next. An increasingly used term is “dynamic disabilities.” Many neurological, autoimmune and autoinflammatory...
Virginia’s Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger, who takes office in January, has promised to make a number of changes to benefit private sector employees throughout the state. Virginia state lawmakers in the General Assembly who support those changes are already working...
Discrimination can occur in any workplace, even in the federal sector. Such discrimination occurs when an employee is treated harshly or unfairly because of specific attributes. Poor treatment because of these attributes is illegal because it violates the laws...
When you started working at your new job in Virginia, you received tips individually. Say that you are part of the wait staff at a local brewery. You were originally given certain sections and customers would leave you tips directly. But now your employer has proposed...
Many professionals receive benefits packages from their employers that include paid leave. They can take time off when they are sick or schedule a vacation. However, even the most generous paid leave plan may fall short in cases where there are major changes to a...
Filling out a security clearance form is a legal and professional process designed to assess an individual’s trustworthiness. Every question serves a purpose, helping agencies determine how reliable and transparent you may be when handling sensitive information. When...
Employee handbooks may look simple, but they're one of the most useful tools for employers. A good handbook sets clear rules and explains company policies. It helps protect your business from legal trouble and creates a fair, consistent workplace. Still, many...
There’s been a lot of attention on non-compete agreements in recent years -- particularly on how they’ve been overused by some employers. Even workers at fast-food chains have had non-compete clauses in their employment contracts, preventing them from getting work in...
Your employee handbook defines workplace standards and daily procedures. These policies may also create legal risk if their language suggests commitments you never intended to make. Even without a signed agreement, certain statements or actions can appear as promises....
Government contractors, as well as those who work directly for government agencies or the military, may require security clearance. Obtaining security clearance requires passing an extensive background check. Verifying that those with access to non-public information...
