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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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Sexual Harassment: Statute of Limitations

Workers in Virginia are protected against workplace sexual harassment under state and federal laws that protect against gender discrimination. Sexual harassment claims, however, are subject to a time limit (also called the...
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Can an Employee Be Terminated While on Medical Leave?

In the United States, an employee may have a legal right to medical leave under certain circumstances. These medical leave rights are protected under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). FMLA provides that a...
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