By: Jonathan R. Mook and Colete Fontenot DiMuroGinsberg, PC The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently scored a win for older workers when the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in EEOC v. Baltimore County. As a result, employers can look forward to paying back wages without […]
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By: Jonathan R. Mook and Colete Fontenot DiMuroGinsberg, PC When the Virginia General Assembly convened in January, ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution was at the top of the agenda. As stated in Section 1, the ERA guarantees: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged […]
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By: Jarrad Wright At the end of September, President Trump issued Executive Order 13950 innocuously titled “Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping,” which has ignited a storm of controversy among employers that do contracting with the federal government. Among other things, the Executive Order bars federal contractors and subcontractors from conducting certain types of racial sensitivity […]
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By: Jayna Genti Companies misclassifying their employees as independent continues to be a hot-button issue throughout the country, and Virginia is no exception. In the last year alone, legislation related to independent contractor misclassification was introduced at the federal level and in at least 20 states. New Jersey and California recently enacted employee misclassification laws, […]
By: Jarrad Wright A recent Fourth Circuit opinion is a reminder for all employers to thoroughly document problems with employees before making firing decisions. In a two to one decision, a Fourth Circuit panel on July 1, 2020 upheld the decision of a Virginia federal district court judge to disregard a jury verdict in favor […]
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By: Billy B. Ruhling II Virginia has always allowed employers to impose reasonable restrictions on their employees’ ability to compete after the termination of the employment relationship. While this right was not unfettered, employers could take steps to protect their business by preventing a former employee from taking client relationships with them upon their departure. […]
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/in DGRead /by Steven LongBig Penalties for Age Discrimination!’ ERA! ERA! ERA!: DG/30 Milestone
If you’re found liable for age discrimination, it’s going to cost you
/in In The News /by Steven LongBy: Jonathan R. Mook and Colete Fontenot DiMuroGinsberg, PC The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently scored a win for older workers when the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in EEOC v. Baltimore County. As a result, employers can look forward to paying back wages without […]
Virginia to ratify Equal Rights Amendment
/in In The News /by Steven LongBy: Jonathan R. Mook and Colete Fontenot DiMuroGinsberg, PC When the Virginia General Assembly convened in January, ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution was at the top of the agenda. As stated in Section 1, the ERA guarantees: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged […]
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Trump’s Executive Order Creates New Uncertainty for Employers
/in In The News /by Steven LongBy: Jarrad Wright At the end of September, President Trump issued Executive Order 13950 innocuously titled “Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping,” which has ignited a storm of controversy among employers that do contracting with the federal government. Among other things, the Executive Order bars federal contractors and subcontractors from conducting certain types of racial sensitivity […]
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Virginia Law Targets Worker Misclassification
/in In The News /by Steven LongBy: Jayna Genti Companies misclassifying their employees as independent continues to be a hot-button issue throughout the country, and Virginia is no exception. In the last year alone, legislation related to independent contractor misclassification was introduced at the federal level and in at least 20 states. New Jersey and California recently enacted employee misclassification laws, […]
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Employee’s FMLA Claim
/in In The News /by Steven LongBy: Jarrad Wright A recent Fourth Circuit opinion is a reminder for all employers to thoroughly document problems with employees before making firing decisions. In a two to one decision, a Fourth Circuit panel on July 1, 2020 upheld the decision of a Virginia federal district court judge to disregard a jury verdict in favor […]
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/in DGRead /by Steven LongAPPA Legal & Regulatory Virtual Conference; Is Virginia Making it Easy for Employees to Take Off with Corporate Secrets and Clients?; Virginia Hikes Minimum Wage; DG/30 Milestone
A New Right to Work: The Old Dominion Adopts New Restrictions on Restrictive Covenants
/in In The News /by Steven LongBy: Billy B. Ruhling II Virginia has always allowed employers to impose reasonable restrictions on their employees’ ability to compete after the termination of the employment relationship. While this right was not unfettered, employers could take steps to protect their business by preventing a former employee from taking client relationships with them upon their departure. […]