Northern Virginia Employment Law Blog

What Does Employment Law Cover for Employees?

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

Federal and state laws serve to protect employees from a variety of unfair labor practices. In fact, nearly all facets of employment are influenced by employment law. These include the hiring process, Read More

When Is It Okay to Sue for Discrimination in the Workplace?

Posted on: September 11, 2019 By: Christopher Brown, Esq.

Work can be really hard sometimes. This is especially true in today’s culture, where giant corporations can replace any of their employees very quickly. This is no excuse for workplace discrimination. Read More

What Constitutes a Breach of Employment Contract?

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

Any time either party in an employment contract does not meet certain restrictions or requirements agreed to, that is what is called a breach of employment contract. If you feel like you may have Read More

Situations when Employees Should Consider Hiring an Employment Law Attorney

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

Employers are not above the law and sometimes it is employers who put their employees in unfavorable, unlawful situations. If that happens to you, it would behoove you to know the situations that Read More

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