Virginia Employee Law: Employee Duty of Loyalty to Employer | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Business Attorney

Virginia Employee Law: Employee Duty of Loyalty to Employer | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Business Attorney
Matthew 6:24: “No one can serve two masters.”* *I did not include the Bible verse above in an attempt to win converts. This verse (or at least the concept) has often been used by Virginia courts in the past when explaining the common law duty of loyalty that an employee owes to their employer. When a job applicant is searching for employment,... Read More

Virginia Employers: It’s important to have a written alcohol policy in place for your employees. | Ryan C. Young, Attorney | Richmond, Virginia

Virginia Employers: It’s important to have a written alcohol policy in place for your employees. | Ryan C. Young, Attorney | Richmond, Virginia
Employees drinking on the job. Concern over employees drinking on the job is actually a common concern that I hear about. When I counsel employers, I always ask them what their feelings are towards drugs and alcohol. Obviously, the overwhelming majority of employers are not going to allow their employees to actively use illegal drugs while in the workplace. At... Read More