Former Hopewell city clerk, manager seek legal counsel following terminations

Former Hopewell city clerk, manager seek legal counsel following terminations

HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) — Following a Hopewell City Council vote to fire them from their positions, both former city clerk Brittani Williams and former city manager Concetta Manker have sought legal counsel. In a special meeting held on February 12, city council tied 3 to 3 when voting on whether or not to terminate Manker from her position as city manager. While the council is usually made up of seven members, councilman Ronnie Ellis did not vote …

Recent New York Case Precedent Regarding an Employee’s Right to Bonus Payments Following Termination of Employment

By Ethan Krasnoo Can an employer fire an employee shortly before the employee is due to collect a bonus and withhold the bonus payment? In a ruling from May 2, 2025, a New York appellate court has held the employer cannot do so, because the withholding of an earned bonus would constitute a violation of […]