Melissa Hamann
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Melissa Hamann specializes in labor and employment law. She recognizes the need for a caring, comprehensive, and common-sense approach to favorably resolving the uniquely-human quality of employment disputes.
While resolving disputes without litigation is often in the best interest of employers, Melissa is an experienced litigator who is ready to defend her clients in court when the need arises. Melissa has significant experience advising and defending employers in cases arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and other federal and state laws, to include cases concerning breach of contract, violation of non-competes and other restrictive covenants, and defamation. She represents employers in federal and state court and before administrative agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Virginia Department of Taxation, and the Virginia Employment Commission. Melissa regularly advises employers on wage and hour compliance, worker classification, employee leave and accommodation issues, and discipline and discharge matters. Additionally, she assists employers by drafting and reviewing employment agreements, restrictive covenants, employee handbooks, and other workplace policies and procedures. She also advises government contractor employers on Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act requirements related to certified payrolls, prevailing wages, and related compliance reviews. Melissa also assists REAVESCOLEY’S Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions practice by drafting and reviewing employment-related representations and warranties and providing due diligence support. For sellers, Melissa proactively audits existing employment practices to identify and correct potential areas of concern. She also provides guidance to clients’ human resources personnel with responding to requests for documents and information. For purchasers, Melissa evaluates the seller’s representations and warranties and responsive documents and identifies potential liabilities related to worker classification issues, employment contracts, and any pending or threatened claims. Prior to beginning her legal career, Melissa served five years on active duty in the U.S. Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer with a nuclear engineering specialty. She continues her military service unofficially as the wife of a U.S. Navy Reservist. She and John have three young children, two pets, and a healthy contempt for their minivan. Melissa enjoys reading and is passionate about her faith and active in her church. She plays classical guitar very badly and sings even worse. She is really good at her favorite sport basketball . . . or was, many years ago. |
Contact Melissa
melissa.hamann@reavescoley.com 757.410.8066 office 757.410.7783 direct Recognition:
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