Norfolk Labor and Employment Law Firm
At Reid H. Ervin & Associates, P.C., we prepare and develop your employment law case with the skill and precision typically associated with large firms, but we provide our clients with the friendliness and the direct contact more often associated with small firms. We do not pass clients' cases off to paralegals. We do not leave clients' calls unanswered for weeks on end. We work with clients directly. We answer client questions, and we are dedicated to protecting our clients' rights and interests, while at the same time keeping legal costs reasonable in light of the service provided.
Representation in Employment Law Matters
Employment law encompasses a broad range of categories from an employee's perspective. At its core, employment law prohibits an employer from intruding on the "rights" of employees. Employee rights are derived from federal law, state law, public policy, and employment agreements. These rights protect employees from wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, and other adverse actions.
Our Norfolk labor and employment law firm represents and advises executive, professional, and public official employees through complex investigations and other workplace issues. We help employees avoid noncompete agreements and obtain compensation based on an employment or compensation agreement. We pursue civil rights cases for employees through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), where we have historically obtained successful decisions and settlements for our clients. And we represent federal government employees facing reprisal, discrimination, or a complex investigation. Please follow the links below for additional information about what we do:
- Wrongful termination: We advocate for clients who have been terminated for illegal reasons or against public policy.
- Discrimination and retaliation: We represent individuals who have been discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, military status, or pregnancy.
- Harassment and hostile environment: If you have been harassed at work, our employment law attorneys can help you understand your legal protections, rights, and options.
- Disability and leaves of absence: Federal law requires employers to provide FMLA leave and other reasonable accommodations to its employees, but employers are not always willing to do so.
- Benefit and retirement plans: Companies are not permitted to interfere with an employee's right to access long-term disability, retirement plans, or health care plans. Additionally, companies cannot retaliate against an employee for exercising rights under a benefit plan.
- Wage and hour issues: If you believe you have a wage and hour claim against your employer for unpaid overtime for being forced to work off the clock, or if you believe you have been improperly classified as exempt under the FLSA, we can help you determine your legal options. You may be eligible to receive back pay.
- Employee grievances and unemployment: Our firm has a long history of success in getting terminations and other disciplinary actions overturned through grievance processes.
- Defamation and business torts: We represent individuals who believe they have been defamed by their co-workers or employers. We also work to resolve other business torts, including breach of fiduciary duty and tortious interference with contract claims.
- Education and school law: We help parents pursue free and appropriate public education opportunities for children with special needs.
Contact a Virginia Beach Employee Rights Lawyer
Attorney Reid H. Ervin has been representing clients in employment law matters for more than 35 years. Contact an experienced employment and education law attorney today to learn how we can help you.
