Tag Archives: Washington DC Employment Law Attorney
Overview of Washington DC Workers’ Compensation Laws
As an employer in the District of Columbia, it’s important to ensure your business is fully compliant with workers’ compensation laws. Failure to adhere to all employment related laws increases your risk for potential lawsuits and expensive fines. If you run a business, no matter how small, we recommend you meet with a Washington… Read More »
Protecting Your Business from a Wrongful Termination Claim
Washington DC is what’s known as an “at will” employment district, which means an employer can typically let someone go from their job for any reason and at any time. While this is generally true, there are a number of federal and District of Columbia statutes that have created exemptions that would make it… Read More »
Defending Off-the-Clock Overtime Claims in Washington DC
As an employer, it’s almost inevitable that at some point, an employee will file an unpaid overtime pay or wage claim against you. Just because the burden of proof is on you as the employer, it doesn’t mean you can’t successfully defend a claim that has no merit. Off-the-Clock Overtime Claims The hardest claims… Read More »
Negotiating a Severance Agreement
When you have secure employment, you aren’t necessarily thinking about severance agreements. However, if you are terminated, it’s important to understand your potential rights and how to negotiate a severance agreement. What is a Severance Agreement? Severance agreements are legally enforceable agreements that can be drafted when someone is terminated from their employment. The… Read More »
