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Virginia Employers Subject to Multiple New State Statutes

Posted on by David F. Dabbs in Employment Law

This article summarizes multiple new state laws effective July 1, 2020 and thereafter in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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COVID-19 and the Americans with Disabilities Act

Posted on by John M. Erbach, David F. Dabbs in Employment Law

The EEOC has offered guidance based on the "Direct Threat" exception to the ADA that should help employers more easily navigate these circumstances.
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Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Other Employment Issues Related to COVID-19

Posted on by David F. Dabbs, John M. Erbach in Employment Law

This article provides an overview of employment law considerations for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2019 Mid-Year Employment Law Update Part II: Federal

Posted on by David F. Dabbs in Employment Law

Employers should be aware of recent changes and developments in Virginia and federal laws affecting employment and payroll practices.
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2019 Mid-Year Employment Law Update Part I: Virginia

Posted on by David F. Dabbs in Employment Law

Employers should be aware of recent changes and developments in Virginia and federal laws affecting employment and payroll practices.
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New FLSA Minimum Salary Expected - Airline Case Highlights Risks

Posted on by David F. Dabbs in Employment Law

Almost all employers will be affected by new regulations revising the “white collar exemptions” from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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The #MeToo Movement: 3 Policies Employers Should (Re)-Consider

Posted on by John M. Erbach in Employment Law

The #MeToo movement may have grown out of controversy involving high-profile celebrities, but its broadest impact may be on the business world.
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