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

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
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

Virginia Defamation Law: Providing a negative review (recommendation) for a former employee. – Ryan C. Young – Business Attorney

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
Virginia Defamation Law: Providing a negative review (recommendation) for a former employee. – Ryan C. Young – Business Attorney
  Giving a negative review concerning a former employee in Virginia. As an employer in Virginia, have you ever been concerned about what you should say when you receive a call about an employee or former employee’s job performance?  As in most areas of Virginia law, you are largely protected as the employer.  However, you should still use prudence when... Read More