Employment Law
2019 Mid-Year Employment Law Update Part II: Federal
Employers should be aware of recent changes and developments in Virginia and federal laws affecting employment and payroll practices.
Continue Reading2019 Mid-Year Employment Law Update Part I: Virginia
Employers should be aware of recent changes and developments in Virginia and federal laws affecting employment and payroll practices.
Continue ReadingNew FLSA Minimum Salary Expected - Airline Case Highlights Risks
Almost all employers will be affected by new regulations revising the “white collar exemptions” from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Continue ReadingThe #MeToo Movement: 3 Policies Employers Should (Re)-Consider
The #MeToo movement may have grown out of controversy involving high-profile celebrities, but its broadest impact may be on the business world.
Continue Reading#MeToo: What Employers Should Know to Prevent Liability
The recent development of the #MeToo movement has resulted in many women coming forward with their claims of sexual harassment.
Continue ReadingDos and Don’ts in Using Background Checks in Employment Decisions
Background checks are a useful tool for employers in making employment decisions and can often help employers avoid mistakes in the hiring process.
Continue ReadingSupreme Court Declines to Hear Sexual Orientation Discrimination Case
On December 11, 2017, the Supreme Court announced its decision not to review the case of Evans v. Georgia Regional Hospital.
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