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Do your employees have access to the leave benefits they are entitled to under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
Ensure your business follows the guidelines set forth by the FMLA with help from the Lipp Law Firm.
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Applicable employers must ensure that their employees have access to the leave benefits they are entitled to under the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Understanding and following the guidelines
Lauren, we are so glad that Sarah at The Lipp Law Firm, PC was able to help with your employment law matter.
If you know someone who has legal issues involving employment, business, or litigation in DC, Maryland or Virginia be sure to contact The Lipp Law Firm.
If you own a small business in Virginia, D.C., or Maryland, Lipp Law can help you with all kinds of legal issues including collections, contracts, dissolutions, litigation, and more.
Learn more about how we can help your small business here:
The Lipp Law Firm, PC attorneys help small businesses in Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland with all kinds of legal issues, including: Business Collections, protecting your profitability by ensuring your
There are 18 protected classes for Washington, DC workers under the DC Human Rights Act (DCHRA) - how many can you name?
Read more about all of the protected classes for DC employees here:
There are 18 protected classes for Washington, DC workers under the DC Human Rights Act (DCHRA): Race Color Religion National origin S*x Age Marital status Personal appearance S*xual orientation Gender
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When business owners have a partnership dispute, their money, business, and reputation is at stake.
Hiring an experienced business lawyer to resolve the dispute can protect your assets, reputation, and ability to earn a living.
Learn more about how Lipp Law can be of assistance in partnership dissolutions in this article:
A partnership dispute can arise when the partners of a business have a disagreement, and need to resolve it with the help of a business lawyer, or through legal action.
Owner Katie Lipp was pleased to sponsor our newest attorney, Kayleen Hansen, for admission to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division.
Kayleen was sworn in last month, and will be focusing her time this year on wage, non-compete, trademark infringement, and business litigation.
Congratulations on your admission to EDVA, Kayleen!
Lipp Law is proud to be 100% woman-owned and operated on this International Women's Day and every day. We strive to and put employees first by prioritizing their work-life balance. Let us know in the comments how you are celebrating International Women's Day.
Is your Virginia workplace legally compliant when it comes to employee wages? 💵
Check out this article from that gives an overview of many important Virginia wage laws to ensure your workplace is legally compliant.
If you are a Virginia employer and need assistance with Virginia employment law compliance or a Virginia employee and want to ensure your rights aren't being violated, contact the Lipp Law firm today for help.
Read the full article here:
Each state has unique wage laws in addition to federal wage laws that can apply to workplaces. If an employee is primarily working from Virginia, then Virginia state laws apply
Thank you Philip for choosing The Lipp Law Firm as your legal team and the 5-star review! We are thrilled you had a successful outcome.
Is your business being subject to a Department of Labor (DOL) investigation? 🔍
Here are 5 things that you can do to strengthen your defense against a DOL investigation:
1. Educate Yourself on the Investigative Process
2. Audit Your Internal Employment Practices
3. Maintain Correct Records
4. Provide Training to Employees
5. Engage Experienced Legal Counsel
To learn more about how to do each of these steps and reduce legal liability, read the full article here:
Employers can do 5 things to strengthen their defense against a Department of Labor (DOL) investigation: 1. Educate Yourself on the Investigative Process 2. Audit Your Internal Employment Practices 3.
Workplace investigations (commonly referred to as a HR investigations) can be tricky to navigate as a company. We outline some best practices for performing one of these investigations in our most recent blog post.
Read more here: https://www.lipplawfirm.com/employers-best-practices-for-workplace-investigations/
If you need immediate assistance with a workplace investigation for your company, or if you are an employee involved in a workplace investigation, contact Lipp Law today for help.
You’re an employer, and you receive a complaint about improper behavior. The complaint could come from an employee, or a client, vendor, subcontractor, or it could be anonymously reported. If
When hiring an employment lawyer for yourself or your business, there are a few factors you should consider including:
- Quality
- Responsiveness
- Personality/Style
- Legal Budget
- Ideal Outcome
By knowing what questions to ask, you can ensure the attorney you hire is the right fit for your situation.
Learn more about hiring an employment attorney in Northern Virginia here:
When you are looking to hire an employment lawyer for your company or individual matter, there are several factors you will want to consider: Quality Responsiveness Personality/Style Legal Budget Ideal
Thank you for the kind review, Howard! We are so glad that you felt heard, respected, and well informed.
Are you looking for legal representation? Contact us today to see if Lipp Law is a good fit!
Usually, Virginia employers are not legally required to pay severance, unless there is a contract or severance plan requiring them to. 💵
However, there are some best practices that businesses can use when it comes to severance agreements. Learn more in this article:
Usually, Virginia employers are not legally required to pay severance, unless there is a contract or severance plan requiring them to. Severance in Virginia is usually given by an employer
Wishing you a happy holidays from all of us at the Lipp Law Firm. ✨
Important small business legal update! 🚨
Starting January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, and any other business entities that were created in the United States by filing with a secretary of state or other similar office, to report ownership information to the federal government.
Learn more about what the CTA means for your business here:
What is the Corporate Transparency Act? Starting January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, and any other business entities that were
Thank you, Amy for the kind review of Lipp Law and attorney Sarah Mugmon!
Your employees want to unionize: now what?
A great first step is hiring experienced labor law counsel. This article outlines some things you should consider when hiring a law firm to represent you and guide you through the employee unionization process.
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My Employees Want to Unionize. Does My Company Need a Lawyer? Yes, we recommend having a lawyer to represent your company during a unionization campaign. While it is not legally
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Lipp Law Firm!
Are you more likely to apply for a position that clearly states the pay range in the job posting? In some cases, it might be required.
A recent employment law trend is the enactment of pay transparency laws. The purpose of pay transparency laws is to try to close the wage gap that exists for women and people of color. Learn more about pay transparency in the article below.
A recent employment law trend is the enactment of pay transparency laws. The purpose of pay transparency laws is to try to close the wage gap that exists for women
It's Halloween, but don't be scared by the ever-evolving employment laws in Maryland, just check out this article to learn more about recent employment law updates:
What are the biggest 2023 employment law updates for Maryland? Read on to learn about recent 2023 Maryland employment law updates for employers and employees. The biggest 2023 Maryland employment
Congratulations to Lipp Law attorneys Katie Lipp and Ryen Rasmus for being recognized as Top Attorneys 2023 by Arlington Magazine.
Katie was recognized as a top employment attorney on both the employer and employee side and Ryen was recognized as a top intellectual property attorney.
See the full list of top attorneys here: https://www.arlingtonmagazine.com/top-attorneys-arlington-2023/
Recently, the DC legislature made changes to laws regarding non-compete agreements, the DC Human Rights Act, cannabis-use for employees, and transportation benefits. If you are a DC employer, be sure to check out this article for some important updates in advance of the new year:
Workplaces in Washington, DC are subject to many employment laws. Recently, the DC legislature made changes to laws regarding non-compete agreements, the DC Human Rights Act, cannabis-use for employees, and
Are non-competes dead in DC? 💀 ⚖️
Your company may not be able to enforce your non-compete in DC. Learn more about how an October 2022 law made many non-competes illegal here: https://www.lipplawfirm.com/dc-noncompete-law/
Want to know if this applies to you? Contact Lipp Law today.
Are Noncompete Agreements Enforceable in Washington, DC? For many DC employees, the answer is no. On October 1, 2022, DC enacted a law making it illegal for employers to impose
Thank you, Marc for the 5-star review! We are happy to refer potential clients to other attorneys if we are not the right fit. Contact us today to find out if we can help with your case.
Employers operating workplaces in Virginia, or with remote employees working from their Virginia residences should know these new Virginia employment laws. Get the most recent employment law updates in Virginia here:
Lipp Law outlines significant employment law updates applicable to Virginia workplaces below. Employers operating workplaces in Virginia, or with remote employees working from their Virginia residences should know these new
Thank you, Johnny for the great review! We always strive to be friendly, courteous and knowledgable at Lipp Law.
Is your Virginia employer withholding wages? If so, they could be in violation of the Virginia Wage Payment Act (VWPA). Learn more about what you can do to recover lost wages in this article from Lipp Law:
In Virginia, employers who fail to pay employees’ wages can be in violation of the Virginia Wage Payment Act (VWPA). An employee whose employer withholds wages may either pursue a
Do you know about the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PFWA) is a sweeping law protecting pregnant workers that had bipartisan support. It will give pregnant workers and new mothers workplace accommodations that were previously unavailable to them.
See how this could apply to your workplace and learn more here:
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PFWA) is a sweeping law protecting pregnant workers that had bipartisan support. It will give pregnant workers and new mothers with workplace accommodations that were
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