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So You’ve Been Asked to Sign an NDA…

The law around employment contracts is undergoing a period of change. Many common types of employment contract provisions have come under increased legal scrutiny over the past few years, particularly non-compete clauses,...
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Freedom of Speech (or Lack Thereof) in the Workplace

If you pay attention to politics, you’ve likely noticed that we are living in polarized times. And like most societal trends, political and social polarization has a way of infiltrating the workplace, with both employers...
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The Basics of Non-Disparagement Clauses

No employer is perfect, and almost everyone has made negative comments about their employers at one point or another. But, depending on the public profile of the employee (or former employee) making the statement and the...
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The State of Pay Transparency Laws in Virginia

Job postings typically provide a wealth of information about the available position, such as the duties involved, the experience needed, the team the employee will work with, and the expected working hours. One piece of...
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What to Know Before You Speak to the Company Attorney

It’s a situation most employees dread. An incident occurs at work — perhaps an allegation of sexual harassment or a coworker decides to come forward as a whistleblower — and your manager asks you to sit for an interview...
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