Is Retaliation Easier to Prove Than Discrimination?

Generally, yes, as claims of retaliation may be based on a broader range of behaviors than claims of discrimination.  Imagine a common scenario in employment law: An employee makes a discrimination complaint, the...
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I Was Forced to Quit. Is That the Same as Being Fired?

No, but the two concepts are closely legally related. Many employees operate under the common misconception that once they submit a resignation letter, they lose their ability to challenge what happened at work. That...
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EEOC Releases National Enforcement Plan: Here’s What to Know

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its National Enforcement Plan (NEP), a blueprint for how the Commission plans to enforce the employment discrimination laws within its purview. The NEP covers the...
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Common FLSA Mistakes Virginia Employers Should Avoid

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a landmark employment law that establishes federal rules governing minimum wage, overtime pay, employee record-keeping, and other matters. While most employers understand the basics of...
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Virginia Expands Noncompete Agreement Restrictions Again: Here’s Where Things Stand

Noncompete agreements, long a fixture of corporate employment, are coming under increasing scrutiny nationwide. Generally, such agreements prohibit former employees from working for their former employer’s competitors (or...
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