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Eric A. Welter is an employment lawyer and litigator with the Welter Law Firm, P.C. in Herndon, Virginia. He is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., Texas and California.
The Welter Law Firm represents and advises employers on all aspects of the employment relationship and represents businesses in commercial and franchise litigation. The firm’s offices are located in Northern Virginia; Los Angeles, California; and Austin, Texas.
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Category Archives: Virginia
Circuit Court Reviews Wrongful Discharge Claim
In a case before the Warren County Circuit Court of Virginia, the plaintiff, Judith McClosky, alleged she was wrongfully discharged from her employment with the Department of Social Services and filed suit against the agency and a supervisor. The court’s … Continue reading
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Eastern District of Virginia — Still the “Rocket Docket”
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia can still lay claim to the title of the “Rocket Docket.” An updated report from the U.S. Courts shows the median time from filing to completion of trial in the … Continue reading
Eastern District Dismisses Suit by Former CEO of Head Start
The U.S. District Court of for the Eastern District of Virginia recently granted summary judgment on all counts on a wrongful termination/defamation suit brought by the former President and CEO of the National Head Start Association (the “NHSA”). A copy … Continue reading
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Western District Finds Insulting Words Claim Actionable
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia recently found that a plaintiff had stated a claim under Virginia’s “insulting words” statute based on an accusation by her former employer that she had engaged in criminal conduct. The … Continue reading
Fairfax Circuit Court Stays Employment Dispute Pending Arbitration
A Fairfax Circuit Court recently granted the employer defendants’ motion to stay an action pending arbitration in the face of an arbitration clause governed by California law. More after the break.
Company Awarded Damages in Noncompete Case in Fairfax County
A Fairfax Circuit Court held that a former shareholder and director of a car dealership was liable to the company for violating his non-compete agreement and starting a similar business, as well as for soliciting another company employee to work … Continue reading
$600,000 Verdict in False Imprisonment Case in Fairfax County
A Fairfax jury recently awarded a former Interstate Van Lines truck driver nearly $600,000 in a false imprisonment and malicious prosecution suit. More after the break.
Richmond Jury Awards $3.5 Million In Race Discrimination And Malicious Prosecution Case
Earlier in the week, a Richmond federal court jury awarded a former employee of a trucking terminal $3.5 million on claims of race discrimination and malicious prosecution against the employer and several individual defendants. More after the break.
Payment Of Wages By Debit Card
Workplace Prof Blog has a post here about Wal-Mart moving to the use of prepaid debit cards instead of paper paychecks. They inquire whether the elimination of paper checks complies with state law in the various jurisdictions where Wal-Mart is … Continue reading
Judge Interprets “Reasonable Notice” Of Termination Rule In Virginia
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia recently issued a decision in a case involving the question of what constitutes “reasonable notice” of termination under Virginia law. The VLW Blog has a post here on the decision. … Continue reading
Virginia Supreme Court Remands Public Policy Wrongful Termination Case For Trial
In Schmidt vs. Triple Canopy, Inc., decided December 12, 2008, the Virginia Supreme Court remanded a public policy wrongful discharge case for trial in the Circuit Court for improper jury instructions. A copy of the opinion can be found here. … Continue reading
Conviction Upheld For Failing To Remit Tax Withholdings
The Supreme Court of Virginia has upheld the conviction of a physician who withheld tax payments from employee paychecks but failed to remit the money to the Commonwealth. Our earlier post on the Court of Appeals decision is here. A … Continue reading
Eastern District of Virginia Dismisses Employment Contract Case
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division, awards attorneys’ fees and costs to the employer on a breach of contract claim brought on the basis of an employment agreement that was terminated. A copy of … Continue reading
Ex Parte Communications With Former Employees
Magistrate Judge Michael Urbanski of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia recently issued an opinion holding that ex parte communications between the plaintiff’s attorney and the former human relations manager of the defendant were ethically proper … Continue reading
$3.5 Million Negligent Hiring Case Filed In Newport News
The story is here. The interesting twist on the case is that the assisted living facility ran a criminal background check on the alleged assailant when he was hired, but claims that what showed up would not have led a … Continue reading
