Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Virginia
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About
Provided by Woods Rogers
Woods Rogers’ Labor & Employment attorneys help business leaders manage complex human resources matters. We partner with you to develop and execute HR policies and procedures that align with your business objectives and comply with the law.
Areas of Focus
Human Resources Counseling and Training
The best way to avoid an employment lawsuit is through strong HR practices, well-written policies, and procedure management. Whether you are revising your employee handbook or handling an investigation into wrongdoing, our attorneys are available to provide advice and counsel.
Investigations
Our attorneys will walk beside you through your investigation from beginning to end. Whether the investigation is internal or involves an outside regulator, we are experienced in navigating difficult situations with sophisticated legal insights, practical advice, and compassion.
Employment Litigation Defense
We defend against all types of employment litigation, including wrongful discharge, discrimination, harassment and retaliation, wage and hour claims, employee benefit and leave issues, and whistle-blower claims.
Labor/Management Relations
With a strong National Labor Relations Board and many high-profile unionization efforts, no employer can be sure their workers will not organize. Our attorneys are experienced in traditional labor law and have built strong reputations in Labor/Management Relations representation through leading tough but fair negotiations on behalf of employers.
Chambers Review
Woods Rogers has a broad labor and employment group respected for its handling of a wide array of matters. The team is noted for its strength in regulatory compliance, litigation and labor negotiations. Its expertise includes representing management-side clients in administrative proceedings before bodies such as the NLRB.
Work Highlights
- Woods Rogers successfully defended Priority Auto in a discrimination case brought against one of its dealerships in North Carolina by two sales managers who alleged that a new manager created a hostile work environment.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have always been impressed by how accessible and knowledgeable they are. They work directly with me to explain the issues and devise a plan to address the problems or areas in which we need guidance."
"I have always been impressed by how accessible and knowledgeable they are. They work directly with me to explain the issues and devise a plan to address the problems or areas in which we need guidance."
Notable Practitioners
King Tower is noted for his skillful handling of labor relations as well as the full gamut of employment issues.
Victor Cardwell undertakes a variety of labor and employment matters, including representing clients in lawsuits and before government agencies. His capabilities also include labor negotiations.
"Victor Cardwell is the best employment attorney I have ever worked with. He is extremely knowledgeable and accessible."
Thomas Winn is a go-to lawyer for a wide array of employers. His work includes labor arbitrations and employment litigation, as well as day-to-day employment counseling.
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Industries
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Manufacturing; Healthcare; Education; Municipalities including school systems and housing authorities