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Freedom of Information Act › Employee Rights

The Freedom of Information Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1966 to promote government transparency and the free exchange of public information. Under FOIA, any individual can request federal... more +
The Freedom of Information Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1966 to promote government transparency and the free exchange of public information. Under FOIA, any individual can request federal agency records and enforce that right in a court of law. However, not all agency records can be requested; there are nine exempt categories of information. In addition to the federal law, many states have passed their own freedom of information acts. These acts are often similar but not always identical to the federal version.  less -
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FOIA and Discovery in Employment Litigation: What Happens in Closed Session Does Not Necessarily Stay in Closed Session

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Pursuant to FOIA, a public body may hold a closed meeting for, among other purposes discussion about personnel matters related to specific employees.  See Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1).  The minutes of a closed meeting, if any...more

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A Look In Through the Out Door: The FOIA and Employee Exit Interviews

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It is a common practice for employers to conduct exit interviews with departing employees.  Without even discussing employment law issues (not to mention issues over the appropriate roles and responsibilities for school...more

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