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What Employees Should Know About Constructive Discharge

No working environment is perfect. But some working environments can be so toxic, oppressive, and even abusive that no reasonable person could be expected to continue working in them. While in most cases employee terminations...
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The 14 Prohibited Personnel Practices for Federal Employees

Federal employees enjoy a wide range of protections beyond those available to employees in the private sector, including certain due process rights and protection from being terminated without warning. Another benefit of...
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What Are “Reasonable Factors Other Than Age” in Age Discrimination Claims?

Age discrimination in the employment context is quickly becoming one of the defining civil rights issues of our time. This is partially due to the rapid rate at which the American population is aging but also due to the fact...
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Key Terms in Virginia Severance Agreements

Job loss often deals a significant financial and professional blow to laid-off workers. While unemployment benefits can help to ease some of that strain, they do not fully replace a laid-off worker’s wages. Some workers may...
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Whistleblower Protections Under Virginia Law

Whistleblowers serve a critical role in protecting the integrity of our government and economy, as well as fostering public trust in institutions. But whistleblowing can often expose serious fraud, waste, and abuse that can...
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