Virginia Employment Lawyers Archives

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

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.

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

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

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Discrimination Law Firm in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia

Collapse During a recession, the loss of a job due to discrimination or retaliation can be detrimental. With so much at stake, it’s critical to … Continued

What Virginia laws prohibit retaliation against an employee for reporting discrimination?

Both state and federal law prohibits employers in Virginia from retaliating against employees for reporting discrimination.

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.

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.

Are Whistleblowers in Virginia Eligible for Whistleblower Rewards or Bounties?

An individual who blows the whistle on fraud on the state including misuse of state funds is eligible for a reward under the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act (VFATA), Va. Code § 8.01-216.1 et seq. VFATA prohibits fraud on the state government and provides for whistleblower rewards for those who uncover such waste of taxpayer funds. The VFATA closely mirrors the federal False Claims Act.

If you are seeking representation concerning a potential whistleblower rewards or whistleblower retaliation case, call our whistleblower lawyers today at 202-262-8959.