‘Employment Law’ Category
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Exposure to supervisor’s sexual misconduct with others does NOT create Title VII liability
0May 27, 2021 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Can I sue my employer for a hostile work environment when I witness the boss having sex with a co-worker …
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Summary of Virginia Whistleblower laws
0March 24, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Does Virginia have “Whistle-Blower” protection? Yes. An employee of Virginia state or local governments have protection against retaliation or discipline …
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1st Amendment – ANOTHER BLISTERING CRITICISM OF PETERSBURG GOVERNMENT BY THE COURTS TODAY WITH AN OPINION BY THE 4TH CIRCUIT STRIKING DOWN PETERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT BAN ON SOCIAL MEDIA CRITICISM OF THE DEPARTMENT
0December 15, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
12-15-2016– THE US COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE 4th CIRCUIT REMOVES WHAT IT DESCRIBED AS A “VIRTUAL BLANKET PROHIBITION ON ALL …
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Absence for medical treatment may constitute a reasonable accommodation under the ADA
0June 23, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Question: Is unpaid time off from work for medical appointments and treatment a reasonable accommodation under the ADA? Answer: …
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“Sex”, Bathrooms and the Rule of Law
0April 20, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
4-20-2016 – Attorneys Andrew T. Bodoh and Jonathan M. Arthur of the Virginia civil rights firm Thomas H. Roberts & …
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Can I sue my employer for sexual harassment by non-employees?
0January 23, 2014 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Q. Can I sue my employer for sexual harassment by non-employees? A. Yes – if the employer knew and negligently …
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Summary of the law of non-competition in Virginia
0December 17, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Non-competition Agreements in Virginia An employee’s duty to his employer not to compete arises out of his relationship to his …
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Can My Employer Require Me to Get a Medical Examination?
0December 7, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
An employer subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may make post-hiring inquiries into the ability of an employee …
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What is a hostile work environment? Are my complaints protected?
0August 14, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Issue # 1: – What constitutes an unlawful hostile work environment under Title VII? Title VII is violated only when …
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Summary of unemployment law in Virginia: I was fired, am I entitled to Unemployment Benefits in Virginia?
0March 13, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Summary of unemployment law in Virginia: I was fired, am I entitled to Unemployment Benefits in Virginia? Unemployment Benefits are …
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Qualified Immunity – 2001 Victory
Comments Off on Qualified Immunity – 2001 VictoryNovember 21, 2001 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Victory in 4th Circuit Court of Appeals The law firm of Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, P.C. announced an important …
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