Employment law attorney Andrea Downing says you will often see the term liquidated damages appear in clauses and sections of employment contracts.

On average, 37 children die each year from heat stroke after being left in a parked car. Attorneys at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC have handled these tragic cases and addresses the legal consequences that follow. With summer fast approaching and temperatures climbing, the risk of leaving your child in the car becomes extremely….

What’s the difference between an independent contractor and an employee? Employment law attorney Andrea Downing explains why worker classification is so important on this week’s FAQ Friday. Independent contractors: Have control over the services they provide Have control over their own schedule, hours and vacation Often receive payment through a flat fee rather than a….

A situation involving bullying or harassment in the workplace is not necessarily illegal on it’s own. The legality of the situation depends upon whether it the harassment is tied to a protected class. Employment law attorney Andrea Downing discusses the possible implications of workplace harassment and bullying in this week’s FAQ Friday. What Forms of….

President Trump recently appointed Andrew Maunz as a new board member to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). The MSPB is a judicial agency in the Executive branch that is responsible for adjudicating federal employee appeals and accessing the merit of personnel management actions (MSPB.gov). Employment law attorney Andrea Downing discusses how the new MSPB….

The New York Times says the new catch phrase about retirement is “aging in the right place.” In an insightful new article, the Times says those considering retirement need to take a close look at where they do it, and how that place fits into their retirement plans. Estate planning attorneys Foster Friedman and Gretchyn….

While recording instances of sexual harassment at work might seem like a great way to prove inappropriate conduct, it’s important to recognize that recordings could also work against you in court. Employment law attorney Andrea Downing discusses the potential consequences of violating employer recording policies in a sexual harassment case in this week’s FAQ Friday…..

While recording instances of sexual harassment at work might seem like a great way to prove inappropriate conduct, it’s important to recognize that recordings could also work against you in court. Employment law attorney Andrea Downing discusses the potential consequences of violating employer recording policies in a sexual harassment case in this week’s FAQ Friday…..

Employment law attorney Andrea Downing delves further into what constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace in this week’s FAQ Friday. Is same-sex sexual harassment in the workplace actionable? Sexual harassment is not limited to a man harassing a woman or a woman harassing a man. “A man can have a claim of sexual harassment if another….

Sexual harassment is a serious and prevalent issue that can create a toxic and unsafe work environment. Employment law attorney Andrea Downing discusses sexual harassment in the workplace and how to document these incidents in this week’s FAQ Friday. What constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace? Downing explains that sexual harassment in the workplace can….

Cada año, millones de personas son víctimas de abuso doméstico en los EE. UU. Los abogados de Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC explica el Shall Arrest estatuto en Virginia en el Viernes FAQ. La ley establece que cuando llamas a la policía a una residencia y existe una causa probable de que ha habido….

Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC is pleased to announce that estate planning attorney Gretchyn G. Meinken has been named a 2017 “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business magazine. Meinken is listed in the Young Lawyer (under 40) group. Virginia Business publishes the Legal Elite list annually in collaboration with the Virginia Bar Association. Attorneys in….

La mayoría de gente, cree que una orden de protección es un caso criminal. En el FAQ Friday de esta semana, los abogados de Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner explicáis la diferencias entre un caso criminal y una orden de protección. Una orden de protección es un caso civil y la corte tiene que encontrar….

An unconscious patient rolls into an ER with no ID except for a “Do Not Resuscitate” tattoo across his chest. Should doctors save his life, or is the DNR tattoo legally binding? Estate planning attorneys Foster Friedman and Gretchyn Meinken say this fascinating New York Times article reminds us there are better ways to declare….

Si alguna vez has temido que otra persona estuviera amenazando su seguridad, es posible que debe solicitar una orden de protección. En el FAQ Friday de esta semana, los abogados de Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC explicáis la diferencia entre las órdenes de emergencia, temporales y permanentes. Para poder recibir una orden de protección,….