Tag Archives: Leesburg Labor and Employment Lawyer
Minimum Wages & Overtime Pay Under the FLSA
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) governs many employment issues, including minimum wages and overtime pay. As a federal act, the FLSA applies equally in every U.S. state. Employees across the United States enjoy employment protection under the FLSA. But there are limitations in place. The FLSA does not apply to every employer or… Read More »
How Does Virginia Protect Whistleblowers from Retaliation?
Under Virginia law, a whistleblower is an employee who witnesses or has evidence of their employer’s wrongdoing or misconduct. If the whistleblower reports the alleged wrongdoing — or indicates that they will make such a report — it is unlawful for the employer to retaliate. What Qualifies as Misconduct or Wrongdoing in Virginia? The… Read More »
Former Martinsville Principal Claims Reverse Discrimination in Lawsuit
After suffering a demotion last year, a former high school principal claimed reverse discrimination and sued the city of Martinsville, the city council and the city school board, according to an article by the Martinsville Bulletin. The former principal sued in U.S. District Court, asking for a jury trial and approx. $10 million in… Read More »
Virginia Employee Confronts Employer’s Social Media Policy
A Virginia woman is challenging her employer’s social media policy after an allegedly wrongful termination, according to an article by The Roanoke Times. The woman contends that she was forced to resign from her position after venting her workplace frustrations on social media. The woman served for 11 years as a part-time financial assistant… Read More »