I’m Sarah.
I am an employment lawyer. I specialize in workplace antidiscrimination laws. As a prosecutor, I enforced the law and stood up for victims. As an Assistant Attorney General, I resolved employment claims for Virginia state agencies. I help employees with employment issues and stand up for them in the courtroom. I advise employers regarding policies, procedures and legal claims. Whether you are an employee facing discrimination or harassment in your workplace or an employer who needs to conduct an investigation or plan a training, I am here to help with your employment matters.
CLAIMS I HANDLE
Your employment matters. You have the right to go to work without being made to feel less than or othered. Period. You are entitled to a workplace that values your uniqueness and your work. If that is not happening, please reach out so we can develop a plan to help.
Federal laws and state laws give you protection from discrimination based on your race, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy status (which includes fertility treatments and lactation), religion, national origin, age, and disability. We are all equal under the law. The law also protects you from retaliation after you say something to your employer about discrimination in the workplace (whether the victim of the discrimination is you or a colleague). Navigating these issues can be challenging. I specialize in helping facilitate the conversation and, if needed, litigating your case and standing up for you in Court. Discrimination is a serious situation that you do not need to handle alone, and I want to help.
- Family Medical Leave Act
- Overtime/Unpaid Wages- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Age Discrimination-Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- Disability Accommodations and Discrimination/ Americans with Disabilities Act
- National Origin Discrimination
- Religion Discrimination
- Pregnancy, Fertility, and Lactation Accommodations and Discrimination
- Equal Pay Act
- Race/Color Discrimination
- Sex/Gender Discrimination or Harassment
- Whistleblower Protection/ Bowman Act claims
- Employment Benefits
- First Amendment Protections
- Workplace discipline
SERVICES
Your business matters. The more effectively you support your relationship with your employees, the more effectively they will work for you. I am available to help you work through the legal landscape of employment issues. I can provide advice or conduct investigations that can help you understand what you must do, what you should do, and what you can do when employee conflicts and complaints arise.
- EEOC Position Statements
- Workplace investigations
- Workplace advice
- Policy and procedure updates
- Harassment and equality trainings
KIND WORDS
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Most people cannot afford to pay a large upfront fee or surprise bill. You won’t get that from me. I have an efficient, technology-enabled firm that allows me to charge fair rates. Schedule a consultation to learn more.
Special pricing available for teachers and nurses.
