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Virginia Expands Prohibition of Non-Competes

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Last August, Sands Anderson reported that the Federal Trade Commission’s rule banning non-competes was probably dead. While many employers likely breathed a sigh of relief after a federal judge in Texas struck down the...more

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Employment Law Update: Virginia Bans Noncompete Agreements with Non-Exempt Employees

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Virginia has further restricted noncompete agreements. Effective July 1, 2025, Virginia Code § 40.1-28.7:8 will prohibit Virginia employers from entering into non-competition agreements with employees who are classified as...more

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Changes to Virginia’s Noncompete Statute

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Effective July 1, new legislation will take effect in Virginia imposing further restrictions on the use of covenants not to compete and prohibiting their use for employees who are eligible to receive overtime pay under the...more

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Virginia to ban non-competes for non-exempt employees, effective July 1, 2025

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On March 24, 2025, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed Senate Bill 1218 into law, expanding the Commonwealth’s restrictions on non-competition agreements. Effective July 1, 2025, Virginia employers will be prohibited from...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Expanded Definition of ‘Low-Wage’ Employees in Virginia Non-Compete Ban: Employers Need to Act Now

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Virginia is the most recent state to tighten restrictions on employment non-compete agreements. Governor Glenn Youngkin signed a bill expanding the definition of low-wage employees under the state’s existing prohibition on...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Virginia Expands Law on Non-Compete Covenants

The Virginia Legislature enacted amendments to its existing Non-Compete Act (the “Act”) on March 24. The amendments will broaden the categories of employees who cannot be subject to non-competition covenants by including any...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

Virginia Strengthens Ban on Non-Competes for “Low-Wage Employees”

On March 24, 2025, Virginia Governor Glenn Younkin signed into law S.B. 1218, which amended Virginia’s non-compete law to expand the definition of “low-wage employees” with whom employers may not enter into non-competition...more

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Virginia Expands Noncompete Ban for Low-Wage Employees

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Virginia has expanded its limited prohibitions on the use of noncompetition agreements for “low-wage employees,” which have been in place since 2020. On March 24, 2025, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed Virginia Senate...more

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Virginia Amends Threshold Compensation Level for Ban on Non-Competes for “Low-Wage Employees”

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On March 24, 2025, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed into law legislation that amends the threshold compensation level of a “low-wage employee” with whom the Commonwealth restricts employers from entering into agreements not to...more

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

What Employers Need to Know About Shifting Caselaw and Legislation

As employers navigate the complexities of a new political era and evolving regulatory framework, staying ahead of these changes isn't just advisable — it's essential. Several executive actions have already influenced...more

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Key Employment Law Issues Employers Need to Watch in 2025

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As the United States enters a new administration, changes in workplace regulations and enforcement priorities are on the horizon. For employers, this means staying prepared for potential shifts in federal policies, heightened...more

Brooks Pierce

Counting Down to the New Year: Ten “Need-to-Know” Labor and Employment Developments of 2024

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2024 was yet another active year in the labor and employment landscape. While 2025 and the new administration could bring any number of changes to workplace laws and enforcement, the timing and extent of such changes is...more

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Legal News Unwrapped? The Most Watched Employment Law Developments of 2024

It’s that time of year when apps and services unveil their highly anticipated top-5 lists. It’s a phenomenon we can’t seem to get enough of, as these viral posts offer intriguing insights into the trends we’ve embraced...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Top Five: The Biggest Labor & Employment Developments from 2024

As we close out 2024 and look to 2025, I polled members of Spilman, myself included, to get their take on some of the biggest labor and employment developments from 2024 that have or will impact employers. You can find more...more

Fisher Phillips

Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your September To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

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OSHA, Employment, and Antitrust: New Compliance Strategies for Luxury Retail Industry Companies

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Recent labor law, workplace safety regulation, and antitrust enforcement developments are creating an increasingly complex regulatory landscape for luxury retail industry employers. Companies must navigate an array of...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q2 2024

California - Workplace Violence Prevention Plans: Effective July 1, 2024, most employers will be required to establish and maintain a workplace violence prevention plan. Additionally, employers will be required to maintain...more

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July is Still the New January! Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute’s Mid-Year Legislative Report

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Hot off the press – here is Littler’s mid-year report!  As federal regulators, states and cities continue to pass new workplace regulations through the calendar year, we summarize each state’s notable labor and employment law...more

Kaufman & Canoles

Employment Law Update - Spring 2024

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Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Virginia law, employers must pay non-exempt employees at least minimum wage for all hours worked and an overtime premium for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a week. ...more

Stoel Rives - World of Employment

What to Know About Recent Non-Compete and Salary Basis Changes in Light of Expected Legal Challenges

Two administrative agencies within the federal government have been busy lately publishing new rules that govern important aspects of employers’ relationships with their employees.  Read more below for further updates....more

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State and Local Employment Law Update – Family Leave, Fair Labor Standards Act, Religious Accommodations and More

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In the latest round of state employment law updates family leave and religious accommodations are in the spotlight. We also highlight wage and hour laws relating to compensable time. Read the full article to see if any of...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

[Webinar] Navigating Major Shifts — Unpacking and Understanding New Federal Rules on Overtime and Noncompetes - April 29th, 10:00...

Join us for an insightful webinar where we will explore recently issued federal regulations set to significantly impact the employer/employee relationship. First up, the Department of Labor is significantly raising the...more

Venable LLP

New Rules Governing Non-Competes and Overtime Compensation

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Federal agencies have been busy bees this spring, releasing multiple rules that will have a serious impact on employers’ labor and employment practices. This alert provides a high-level summary of some major updates from the...more

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FTC Bans Noncompete Clauses in the Employment Context and DOL Imposes Substantial Increase to Salary Threshold for FLSA White...

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On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission voted to adopt its final rule, which prevents employers from entering into and/or enforcing noncompete agreements against workers. This vote occurred over a year after the FTC...more

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Three (3) Major L&E Developments Today --- Impacting Virtually All Employers Throughout the U.S.

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1. Higher Salary Overtime pay salaryThreshold for OT Exempt Employees… The annualized salary level for anyone classified as exempt from OT pursuant to the FLSA’s white-collar exemptions (executive, administrative,...more

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