Labor and Employment Lawyers in Fairfax County
Employers cannot be too careful. We live in a litigious society and people have no qualms about filing lawsuits against their employers, with or without the slightest provocation. General Counsel, P.C. can assist in minimizing the risk of litigation (and, if necessary, defending such litigation).
Comprehensive HR Counsel and Training
Almost as important as minimizing the risk of litigation is having effective human resources policies to assist with maintaining employee morale. Employers want to minimize employee turnover and improve employee morale. An effective and comprehensive human resource policy and procedure can assist in achieving these goals, which are vital to business success. General Counsel, P.C. can assist in designing and implementing these policies and procedures.
Excellent human resource policies are the first step in improving employee morale and minimizing the risk of employment litigation. The second step is effectively implementing such policies on a day-to-day basis. General Counsel, P.C. can provide day-to-day human resources counsel on matters such as:
- Drafting employee handbooks
- Proper advertising and hiring of employees
- Conducting employee reviews and proper documentation
- Methods to minimize liability when firing employees
Non-Competition Agreements
Two of a business' most important assets are its employees and its clients. A non-competition agreement (that includes anti-piracy, confidentiality, and non-solicitation provisions) can be an extraordinarily effective tool to protect these business assets. If not properly drafted (narrowly tailored to protect vital interests of each specific business), more likely than not, the non-competition agreement will be invalid. Our attorneys have drafted non-competition agreements for many clients and can assist your business with drafting an effective non-competition agreement that will protect your business.
Finally, a non-competition agreement is no good if you do not attempt to enforce it. Our attorneys have represented businesses on both sides of non-competition litigation - both in trying to enforce a non-competition agreement through injunctive relief and other claims for damage, and in defending clients for alleged breaches of a non-competition agreement and damages. We can assist your business with these claims.
We also represent employers in employment discrimination (Title VII) such as: racial discrimination, sexual harassment, disability discrimination, age discrimination.
We train HR personnel and have achieved successful outcomes for employers with regard to the following areas of law:
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) or overtime
- Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)
- Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
EEOC Investigations
Occasionally, even if an employer does everything right, an employee will file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), local state agency, or file a lawsuit alleging discrimination or a breach of contract. In such a situation, General Counsel, P.C. can effectively defend against such claims.
The primary step in most employment disputes is the opportunity for the employer to provide a "Statement of Position" to the EEOC in response to a discrimination charge. Our attorneys have extensive experience submitting Statements of Position to the EEOC to defend against allegations of discrimination.
Our attorneys have experience representing employers in state and federal courts. Whether a discrimination claim, a breach of contract claim, or an overtime claim, and whether in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C., General Counsel, P.C. can provide cost-effective representation of employment-related litigation. Our attorneys are licensed to practice in both state and federal courts throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
We provide general business counsel that you can trust. For the life cycle of your business, estate planning or other legal needs, please call General Counsel, P.C. at 703-556-0411 or e-mail us.
