Failure to pay minimum wage to employees may constitutes a violation of federal law that gives the employee the right to sue, permitting them to recover their back pay and attorney fees at least. These things may also be worked out without a suit.

One would need more details to answer this question. There are limited claims one can bring against an employer for unlawful termination, and the nature of the harassment and unethical behavior may well be essential in this case. Additionally, there are very strict and rapid time limitations for... View More

Intentional infliction of emotional distress is a difficult claim to sustain in Virginia. One must show:

1.The wrongdoer’s conduct was intentional or reckless;

2.The conduct was outrageous and intolerable in that it offends against generally accepted standards of decency and... View More

Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to the back pay, some additional damages, and attorney fees.

It appears that they can.

Depending on the issue, you may or may not have recourse to the Circuit Court. You will almost certainly have to sue to put it in front of the Circuit Court. You would need to talk to an attorney to determine your rights. Be aware, however, that lawsuits are risky investments. In simple matters,... View More

No, but you will still need valid service upon her and you need to make sure that you can sue her in Virginia courts-otherwise a judgement may be null and void.

This depends on why the officers tackled your son. It is important to act promptly in these kind of cases to preserve as much information as possible.

Depending on the circumstance, you or he or both could be liable for the damage caused, though he may be liable to you for the damage to the car.

A personal injury attorney. If you intend to hire one, it is best to do so promptly after the accident to preserve the full value of your claim.

You consider talking to a civil rights attorneys. In Virginia, claims on behalf of prisoners can be difficult and very expensive. Unless there is a blatant legal wrong or a very serious injury, these cases are often cost prohibitive to families.

This depends. Virginia is an at-will employment state, meaning that generally you could be fired for no reason, good reason, or bad reason. That said, federal law prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, sex, etc. If you were really fired on one of those grounds, you may have a... View More

This is a little more complex than one might expect. First, if by "ex-" you mean that the couple was actually legally divorced, then in the absence of a will it will be as if the person was never married at all, and generally the property would go to children or else to parents. Bank... View More

Working with insurance companies may be difficult sometimes, but because the agreement with the insurance company is based on a contract, it is important to know what the contract says. The contract is essentially the "law" in this case. One could ask the insurance company the specific... View More

That depends on what type of garnishment it is and how much one makes. Certain types of garnishments (like debts to the State) are not limited in this way. Garnishments for support obligations can be up to 60-65% of the check. For other debts, though, one is normally able to keep either $290/wk... View More

You probably would have to file a suit, but this is something you would want to discuss with an attorney to find out how the law applies in your particular case.

The burden of proof is "beyond reasonable doubt."

Yes. There are a few ways the prosecutor could reinstate the charges, especially if new evidence was discovered.

It may be paid or it may not be paid (in fact). There is a chance it was paid out of the Chapter 13 plan, or else the debt was found to be satisfied in some other way. The real question probably is what should you do if the creditor tries to claim later that it was not paid? Well, if you have a... View More

If you were found guilty of a crime, it cannot be expunged. To find out the process for getting the license back, it is probably best to contact the licensing agency.