Out Of The Legal Process, And Arming You With The Facts
The severance agreement for a departing employee 40 years of age or older is subject to special requirements. The former employer must ensure that the agreement meets those requirements, and the recipient should request help from an attorney in reviewing it. Why a...
When you work for someone else, you are categorized for taxation purposes as either an employee or an independent contractor. Sometimes, employers will misclassify you. They might do this on purpose or accidentally. In either case, it is a detriment to you for the...
If you are a federal employee, the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board may reinstate your employment if you were wrongfully terminated. As the mspb.gov website notes, the Board’s function is to help ensure that the federal workforce remains free of prohibited and...
The number of workers your business employs can determine the labor laws that apply. As noted by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, federal discrimination laws begin to apply when employers have between 15 and 19 workers. Federal laws prohibit making...
If working for the federal government is part of your career path, you may need a security clearance for certain positions. A position’s job description may not necessarily determine the need by itself. As described by CybersecurityGuide.org, the determining factor...
Accepting a new job in Virginia can bring feelings of excitement and anticipation. To make the change worth your while, you will want to make sure the employment contract matches your expectations. Even though your employer presents the arrangement to you, knowing how...
Many people who have looked for a new job after a certain age can tell you that age discrimination is real. Unfortunately, many employers in Fairfax and around the U.S. see job applicants over 50 as old-fashioned, unable to adapt, too expensive and close to...
