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ABOUT US
Who We Are
Experience You Need. Results You Want.
The Labor and Employment division of Pierce / McCoy is dedicated to protecting Virginia workers’ rights in Norfolk, Richmond, Virginia Beach and throughout Virginia. Our Virginia employment attorneys know just how difficult it can be to stand up to an employer’s unjust or illegal actions. Whether you have been wrongfully terminated, sexually harassed, or the wheels have been placed in motion to remove you from your federal or private sector job, our firm aims to level the playing field between workers and employers. We will carefully guide you through the legal process and vigorously advocate for your rights every step of the way.
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Meet Our Attorneys

Josh Jewett, Esq
jjewett@piercemccoy.com
Ben Johnson, Esq
bjohnson@piercemccoy.comTESTIMONIALS
What Our Clients Say
When I thought I had no options, they came up with one and it worked.
Josh is very intelligent and comes across with knowledge of the law, that wasn’t questionable at our time in court when it counted the most.
Josh and Brittany are more than just lawyers to us. They have been a blessing to our family. We strongly recommend them to anyone. They are the best!
Josh made a difficult situation bearable, and gave me the courage to fight back against a major national corporation.
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As you likely know, Congress recently passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) and the Department of Labor (“DOL”) later issued some guidance and notice materials regarding two specific provisions in the FFCRA, the Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act (“EFMLEA”) and the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (“EPSLA”). Both require employers to grant…
With the recent passing of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), Congress has expanded the coverage and application of the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) through the Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act (“EFMLEA”). Additionally, Congress created the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (“EPSLA”), which imposes a federal requirement for employers to provide paid…
The death of a family member can be hard to endure. Employers usually offer bereavement leave to employees who have lost a loved one. The death in family leave can be used for making funeral plans, attending the burial, and managing the estate. Giving workers time to recover from the loss can help to promote…
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Based in Norfolk and Richmond, serving working men and women across the region, The Labor and Employment division of Pierce / McCoy offers skilled legal representation in employment litigation. Our attorneys are ready to take efficient, decisive action for our clients in a broad range of employment cases.