by Jeremy Summerlin | Jun 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
The question of whether exotic dancers are employees or independent contractors of the strip clubs where the dancers are employed recently wound up in the lap of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (why this distinction matters). The court managed to keep its eyes... read more
by Jeremy Summerlin | Jun 10, 2016 | Litigation, Trade Secrets
Although there was very little notice by the press or voters, trade secrets lawyers saw a significant development in the law recently. Last month, President Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA). The DTSA provides a federal counterpart to... read more
by Jeremy Summerlin | Oct 28, 2015 | Discrimination, EEOC, Employment Law
What Is the EEOC? The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency tasked with enforcing the federal employment laws in the United States. It has the authority to bring a lawsuit on behalf of employees who have been wrongfully terminated in... read more
by Jeremy Summerlin | Oct 13, 2015 | Employment Law, Unpaid wages
Wage theft has become a significant problem in the United States, as many employers are failing to pay their employees for all hours that the employee worked. If your employer has failed to pay you what you have rightfully earned, what are your legal options? What... read more
by Jeremy Summerlin | Oct 5, 2015 | Discrimination, Employment Law, USERRA
Military service discrimination in employment is illegal. The United States Government employs approximately 2.5 million people in active and reserve duty capacities. Each of these individuals faces many challenges inherent with such a chosen career path, including... read more