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A Guide to Age Discrimination Cases in Virginia

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the number of people aged 75 and older in the labor force will nearly double by 2030, while the labor force participation rate for people aged 16 and older will decline. While age...
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What You Need to Know About Virginia’s Employment Laws

Employment law touches almost everyone’s life — at least for the vast majority of Americans who work for a living. With some studies estimating that the average American spends about one-third of his or her life at work,...
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What an Employer Should Know About Employment Law in Virginia

Relationships between employers and employees are among the most heavily regulated in American law. Employees enjoy a wide range of rights that can result in significant legal liability for employers. As such, there are a few...
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An Overview of Wrongful Termination Laws in Virginia

Virginia, like most states, is an “at-will” employment jurisdiction. What this means is that employers are free to hire and terminate employees for any reason or no reason. On the flip side, at-will employment also allows...
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What Are Your Rights as an Employee in Virginia?

The number of disputes that can arise between employees and employers on a daily basis is staggering. The law attempts to balance the interests of employees and employers, and one of the ways it does this is by outlining...
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