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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: D.C.
New Law Protecting Unemployed From Discrimination Will Cost DC
With the economy in turmoil, DC (among other jurisdictions) is considering adding the “unemployed” to the list of protected classes under its human rights act. Contrary to popular belief, doing so is not free. More after the break.
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“Pants” Judge Brings Whistleblower Lawsuit
According to WashingtonPost.com, “A former judge who lost a $54 million law suit against a dry cleaners over a missing pair of pants is suing to get his job back and at least $1 million in damages. In the suit filed … Continue reading
D.C. Council Approves Paid Sick Leave Bill
The D.C. City Council approved the Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act of 2008 yesterday that requires employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave, becoming the second city in the nation to do so. The Washington Post has a … Continue reading
Paid Sick Leave Bill Moves Forward In D.C.
The Washington Post reports today that the D.C. Council has initially passed legislation requiring employers to grant paid sick leave to employees, joining San Francisco as the only municipalities to do so. The Council must vote again on the measure … Continue reading
Inadequate Computer System Not Ground For Sanctions
In a December 5, 2007, opinion, Magistrate Judge Facciola of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia concluded that having a computer system that could not retrieve information requested by plaintiff’s counsel in an employment discrimination case was … Continue reading
Recent Decision Illustrates Low Threshold For FLSA Class Notice
A recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia illustrates the relatively low threshold for conditional certification of a class under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for purposes of notice to class members. Memorandum Opinion, … Continue reading
