July 1 marked the effective date for three new laws that will create new rights for workers and new obligations for employers in Virginia:
- Expansion of Non-Compete Ban – Virginia employers are now prohibited from...more
7/3/2025
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The Supreme Court is set to shake up the workplace world by taking away a great deal of power from federal agencies – including the regulators who oversee many of the nation’s labor and employment laws. That’s according to...more
2/2/2024
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North Carolina employers let out a collective sigh of relief Wednesday – not just because Phase 1 of the state’s reopening will begin on May 8, but also because essential businesses will receive a form of limited business...more
5/8/2020
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Re-Opening Guidelines ,
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