Non-compete clauses and other so-called restrictive covenants are growing increasingly popular with employers. This poses a challenge to the existing structure of employment law and to business law attorneys. Why? Because these clauses aren’t just growing in popularity, they’re also growing in scope. It’s one thing for a large defense contractor in the Hampton Roads …
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Women and men should not have to deal with unwanted sexual advances, comments, or behaviors in the workplace. Unfortunately, many people suffer from a hostile or uncomfortable work environment due to sexual harassment. It is important to remember that this behavior is both unacceptable and illegal. No one should feel uncomfortable at work or be …
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Unemployment can have a devastating effect on a person’s life. However, if you have been a victim of wrongful discharge, you may be able to seek justice and compensation with the help of an experienced unemployment attorney. James Shoemaker has years of experience helping those who have been wrongfully terminated, and as a partner at …
While civil rights and societal acceptance have come a long way over the years for women and minorities, workplace discriminationEmployees might be discriminated against on the basis of: Race Gender Sexual orientation Age Disability Women may also be discriminated against if they are pregnant or if they want to take maternity leave following pregnancy. This …
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Calculating what overtime pay you might be entitled to as a tipped employee requires taking into account your employer’s tip credit, which is your employer’s credit against its minimum wage obligation to you. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), tipped employees are those who customarily receive tips and regularly earn more than $30 each …
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Trying to understand whether you should be receiving overtime pay for working long hours can be confusing when you are a salaried employee. James Shoemaker, an experienced overtime lawyer can help make that process easier. For salary workers, three factors determine whether you are exempt from overtime pay: Are you paid more than $455 each …
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