Federal Employee Probationary Employee Rights
Published : February 4, 2018
By John V. Berry, Esq., www.berrylegal.com
This article discusses federal employee probationary rights. Probationary employee rights can be a confusing subject for most federal employees. The rights that these types of employees have can also be unclear or not fully explained by federal agencies to employees. This article hope to clear this area of law up for federal employees that may […]
New Virginia Law Proposed for Workplace Violence
Published : January 25, 2018
By John V. Berry, Esq. www.berrylegal.com
Virginia Delegate Chris Hurst has introduced new legislation that he hopes will reduce incidents of workplace violence in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Specifically, Delegate Hurt has introduced legislation which would grant civil immunity to employers who share information about violent acts or threats made by current or former employees to potential employers or law enforcement. […]
Polygraph Examinations for Virginia Employees
Published : November 26, 2017
By John V. Berry, Esq.. www.berrylegal.com
We are often asked about whether or not a Virginia employer can require an applicant or employee to take a polygraph examination in regards to hiring or retention decisions. The answer, while generally no, has a number of implications for both Virginia employees and employers. It is important to obtain legal counsel on these issues […]
Problems with Non-Compete Agreements for Employers and Independent Contractors in Virginia
Published : October 22, 2017
By Kimberly H. Berry, Esq., www.berrylegal.com
An interesting question that has arisen recently is whether Virginia employers can use non-compete agreements with independent contractors. The answer is not entirely clear. There are many potential pitfalls for both the independent contractors that sign such agreements and the employers that attempt to enforce them. An employer may discover that its fully executed non-compete […]
Wrongful Termination for Virginia Employees
Published : October 10, 2017
It is very difficult for an employee to be called into a supervisor’s office or to the human resources office unexpectedly and be informed that his/her employment has been terminated. Even if somewhat expected, it is almost always a shock to the employee when it happens. Following the notice of termination, usually the employee is […]
Employee Leave for Virginia Employees
Published : September 19, 2017
By John V. Berry, Esq., www.berrylegal.com
The following is an article on leave laws and rules that cover Virginia employees. Leave issues generally tend to come up either during the course of an employee’s employment or immediately following the end of an individual’s employment. Leave laws and regulations also vary by the type of employer and jurisdiction of the employer. For […]
Employee Monitoring in Virginia
Published : September 4, 2017
By John V. Berry, Esq., www.berrylegal.com
An interesting topic in Virginia employment law involves an employee’s right to privacy within the workplace. While there have not yet been many specific laws enacted by the Commonwealth of Virginia governing employee rights in the workplace, this area of law is developing and changing almost as fast as technology is. In light of the […]
Tips for Virginia Employees in Wrongful Termination and Discrimination Cases
Published : July 10, 2017
By Kimberly H. Berry, Esq., www.berrylegal.com
The following are 6 employment tips that can be helpful when an employee in Virginia is facing significant employment issues like termination, discrimination or retaliation. Six Employment Tips to Consider Remain Calm. When employment issues arise, it is extremely important that employees remain calm and keep their composure. As difficult as it may seem at […]
Severance Agreements in Virginia
Published : April 17, 2017
By Kimberly H. Berry, Esq., www.berrylegal.com
In Virginia, most employees are considered “at will,” which generally means they can be terminated or resign at any time. Even if they are “at will,” when an employee’s employment ends, an employer may offer severance to an employee in exchange for the employee’s waiver of his / her rights, including the right to file suit for […]
Virginia Employees’ Protection from Retaliation for Safety and Health Complaints at Work
Published : March 1, 2017
By John V. Berry, Esq., www.berrylegal.com
Virginia employees are protected by Occupational Safety and Health laws from retaliation and discrimination if they report safety and health issues in the workplace which affect other employees. In Virginia, an employee shall not be discriminated against or terminated in retaliation for filing a safety or health complaint, testifying or exercising a right under Virginia Code Ann. […]
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