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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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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Waiver of Attorney Client Privilege
In a case worth reading for any “client,” the Virginia Supreme Court held in Walton v. Mid-Atlantic Spine Specialists, P.C. that the defendant doctor had waived the attorney-client privilege when he inadvertently produced a letter he had written to his attorney because he … Continue reading
Recent Jury Verdicts and Settlements
Our latest update on recent jury verdicts and settlements after the break.
Government Wants To Help Undocumented Workers
Despite the fact that hiring undocumented workers is against the law in the United States, the Secretary of Labor is appearing in a public service campaign on the DOL website called “We Can Help” to let workers — including undocumented … Continue reading
Posted in DOL
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Tidbits
To end the week, we wanted to pass along the following tidbits.
DOL Issues Administrator Interpretation On The Definition Of “Clothes”
Rejecting the use of a dictionary in favor of ordinary usage, the Division recently posted a new Administrator Interpretation pertaining to Section 3(o) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. § 203(o), and the definition of “clothes.” The new … Continue reading
Virginia Court of Appeals Finds Tattoo Artist To Be Independent Contractor
The Virginia Court of Appeals recently held in Creative Designs Tattooing Associates, Inc. v. Estate of Earle Lindsey Parrish, III that a tattoo artist was an independent contractor, and not an employee, in a suit claiming benefits under the Virginia Workers’ … Continue reading
Posted in Independent Contractors
Tagged Independent Contractors, Virginia, Workers Comp
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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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EEOC Jury Verdicts and Settlements — May 2010
Our report on EEOC jury verdicts and settlements for May 2010 after the break.
Hooters Faces Weight Discrimination Claim
A Michigan woman has sued Hooters for “weight discrimination” in violation of the only state law in the country that provides such protection. More after the break.
$250 Million Jury Verdict in Gender Discrimination Class Action
A federal jury in New York awarded $250 million in punitive damages to a class of female employees who alleged they were harassed and discriminated against with respect to raises and promotions by their employer, pharmaceutical company Novartis. The plaintiffs … Continue reading
EEOC Verdicts and Settlements — April 2010
Our report on EEOC jury verdicts and settlements for April 2010 after the break.
