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What is the Virginia whistleblower retaliation law?

Effective July 1, 2020, Virginia’s whistleblower retaliation law affords broad protections to employees disclosing violations of Virginia or federal laws and regulations or engaging in other … Continued

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How can an employee recover unpaid commissions in Virginia?

Recent amendments to the Virginia Wage Payment Act give a plaintiff the right to sue for unpaid commissions in Virginia. Under the Wage Payment Act as amended in 2020, workers now have the right to sue in court for unpaid wages, including performance-based bonuses and commissions. A prevailing plaintiff can recover any unpaid commissions, as well as liquidated damages (double damages for most violations and treble damages for knowing violations), prejudgment interest, and reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

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Virginia Whistleblower Protection Law

Virginia Whistleblower Protection Lawyers Collapse Our Virginia whistleblower lawyers have substantial experience combating retaliation and obtaining relief for our clients. To find out if you have … Continued

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Are employers in Virginia prohibited from discriminating based on pregnancy?

Virginia Law Prohibiting Pregnancy Discrimination Yes – employers in Virginia are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, including lactation. … Continued

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How to file a discrimination complaint in Virginia

A Virginia employee alleging discrimination under the VA HRA must file a complaint with the Division of Human Rights(DHR) before filing in court. An employee must file with DHR within 300 days of when the discrimination occurred.

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What Damages or Remedies Can a Virginia Employee Recover in a Discrimination Lawsuit?

Under the Virginia Human Rights Act (VA HRA) as amended by the Virginia Values Act (SB 868), as of July 1, 2020 a prevailing employee in a discrimination case under state law may recover significant damages.

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What laws protect health care whistleblowers against retaliation in Virginia?

Collapse What laws protect health care whistleblowers in Virginia? VA Code Ann. §§ 63.2-1730 and 31 protect certain health care workers from retaliation for reporting … Continued

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Does Virginia law bar discrimination in the workplace?

Does Virginia law bar discrimination in the workplace? The Virginia Human Rights Act bars discrimination in the workplace and authorizes a private right of … Continued

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What is tortious interference in Virginia?

Virginia recognizes a private cause of action for tortious interference with contract or business expectancy. A plaintiff can bring a claim for tortious interference when … Continued

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How Can Our Tysons Corner Employment Lawyers Help you Remedy Your Employment Dispute?

When you have worked hard to achieve success in your career and you suffer discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, you need an experienced advocate with … Continued

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What federal law prohibits age discrimination?

The ADEA prohibits discrimination against a person because of his/her age with respect to any term, condition, or privilege of employment including: Hiring Firing Promotions … Continued

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What is gender pay discrimination and what can I do about it?

Gender Pay Discrimination According to an analysis performed by the National Women’s Law Center, women earn 80 cents on the dollar compared to men, amounting … Continued