Can I sue my employer for firing me over the intercom for the whole company to hear, I was mortified!

While not the best practice, firing someone over the intercomm is not illegal. Moreover, employers have a qualified privileged to make statements...

Would my previous employer disclose to my new employer if I was terminated or if I resigned?

If you plan on resigning in lieu of being terminated you may want to ask your previous employer, before you resign, what they intend to tell...

Will bankruptcy allow my employer not to pay my earned 7 year bonus payments?

In a Chapter 7 liquidation your employer is no longer able to meet its financial obligations to creditors. Your employer is asking the court to...

Can staffing changes be made under ADA reasonable accommodations?

If you have a disability that is making it difficult to perform all the functions of your job you should ask your employer for a reasonable...

My employer won't pay for all my work hours, not for loading his trucks and taking the crew to the job site.

Generally, the FLSA requires employers to pay employees for all the work they perform and time and a half for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in...

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We had an empoyment contract stating the employee would be responsible for damages if he was at fault. how can i collect?

As a general rule in Virginia an employee must provide written authorization before you can deduct any expenses from his paycheck. If your former...

I work in EVC model and have a non compete and non solicitation agreement with my employer, can I join any Client of the Vendor?

Evaluation of the enforcement of a non-compete agreement is very fact specific. I would recommend that you meet with an experienced employment...

My boss at work talks to employees abusive. the boss says come to her any time , when we do, she is degrading to us

The conduct you describe is not actionable. Federal and state equal employment opportunity laws only prohibit harassment based on race, sex,...

Employment Law - Is a No-Compete Clause Enforceable?

Whether the agreement is enforceable will depend on the particular language in your non-compete agreement. The language concerning the choice of...

In a district court trial, can a defendant (sued for not paying his employee) represent him self?

An individual defendant can always represent itself. However, in Virginia a corporation generally must be represented by a licensed attorney. ...