Northern Virginia Employment Law Blog

When is it Okay to Pursue a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit?

Posted on: August 6, 2019 By: Christopher Brown, Esq.

If you were recently terminated from your place of employment, you might be wondering under what circumstances you can pursue a wrongful termination lawsuit. You first need to have a good Read More

Virginia Trespassing Laws and Penalties

Posted on: July 29, 2019 By: Christopher Brown, Esq.

Most people know that trespassing laws are what prohibit you from going onto the property of another person without getting explicit permission, or after you have been told to leave. However, many Read More

How Much Is A First Offense DUI in Virginia?

Posted on: July 22, 2019 By: Christopher Brown, Esq.

There is no such thing as a cheap driving or traffic violation. DUI’s specifically can get very expensive, especially if they are coupled with a high blood alcohol concentration (BAC), or an accident Read More

What Constitutes as Destruction of Property in Virginia?

Posted on: July 15, 2019 By: Christopher Brown, Esq.

Willfully defacing or damaging public or private property is considered a criminal act in the state of Virginia, subject to a wide range of consequences. Less severe cases can result in a misdemeanor Read More

What Does Fair Labor Standards Act Cover?

Posted on: June 10, 2019 By: Christopher Brown, Esq.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law proposed in 1937 and passed by Congress a year later. During the Great Depression, many employers took advantage of the crumbling economy and Read More

What is FLSA?

Posted on: June 3, 2019 By: Christopher Brown, Esq.

If you are an employee of a business, organization, or the government, it is important to know your rights regarding hours, wages, and overtime that are covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act Read More

When Can You Sue for Wrongful Termination?

Posted on: June 3, 2019 By: Christopher Brown, Esq.

If you were recently fired and feel as though you were wrongfully terminated, it may be possible to pursue a lawsuit. While most at-will employees can be fired for any reason, that does not include Read More

How Are Medicare Whistleblower Rewards Paid?

Posted on: May 23, 2019 By: Christopher Brown, Esq.

Medicare fraud takes advantage of our elderly citizens and costs doctors and patients more each day in medical expenses than necessary. Luckily, there are good people in the world will report any act Read More

When Does FMLA Start?

Posted on: April 1, 2019 By: Christopher Brown, Esq.

Whether you are expecting a new addition to your family, planning to adopt a child soon, considering caring for a child in foster care, or experiencing a serious illness, you may qualify for leave Read More

Can I Sue My Employer For Creating a Hostile Work Environment?

Posted on: March 25, 2019 By: Christopher Brown, Esq.

Do you have a manager who complains about your poor work ethic and never gives you the time off you requested? Do you have one who is disruptive or hostile, who regularly makes inappropriate comments Read More