Insightful Legal Insights for Businesses
Virginia Employment Law Changes 2026: Employer Guide
Effective July 1, 2026 · Published August 27, 2026By Francisco E. Mundaca, Managing Partner, The...
Was It Really a Layoff? When “Restructuring” Is Cover for an Illegal Firing
A layoff sounds like something that happened to you rather than something that was decided...
Your Employer Says It Was “Performance.” Here’s How That Story Falls Apart.
Almost no employer admits to firing someone for an illegal reason. What they say instead...
Don’t Sign That Severance Agreement Yet: What You’re Actually Giving Up
Maryland is an at-will employment state, but at-will has never meant an employer can fire...
How the Douglas Factors Shape Federal Employee Discipline: A Virginia Federal Employee Attorney’s Breakdown
Agencies rarely lose discipline cases because they got the facts wrong. They lose on the...
When a Federal Workplace Investigation Becomes a Legal Problem: A Virginia Federal Employee Attorney’s View
Most federal employees under investigation make the same calculation. They did nothing wrong, so they...
Agency Grievance or EEOC and MSPB? A Virginia Federal Employee Attorney Explains the Choice
Federal workers hit with a bad appraisal, a reprimand, or a removal usually hear two...
Retaliation After an EEO Complaint or Whistleblower Disclosure: A Virginia Federal Employee Attorney’s Guide
Speaking up is supposed to be protected. In practice, many federal workers find the trouble...
