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3 New Laws for Virginia Employers Went Into Effect on July 1: Are You Prepared?

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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

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A Short Refresher On Discrete Legal Issues During Natural Disasters

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As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.  In that spirit, what follows are certain pay and leave issues employers may confront during times of natural disaster – all of which are better to be thought...more

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As the Gulf Coast Waits for Tropical Storm Barry, How Can Employers Prepare?

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Residents and employers along the Gulf of Mexico are watching carefully as Tropical Storm Barry approaches New Orleans, expecting to make landfall sometime this weekend. While the storm may not develop into a strong...more

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What Issues May Employers Be Required to Address as Hurricane Florence Threatens?

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As the East Coast of the U.S. braces for Hurricane Florence, the approaching storm serves as a reminder that employers should be prepared to address storm-related issues if they are required to close their businesses and as...more

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Trying to Find a ‘Safe Haven’ in the Storm: 9 Tips for Employers

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What do the following popular movies and television shows have in common? Hint: All have a connection to #HurricaneFlorence—the number-one trending topic on Twitter today—which is supposed to make landfall along the East...more

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The Potential Perils Of "Managing Through The Payroll"

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Management's already-daunting, time-consuming responsibilities are further complicated by the need to motivate employees to do desirable things and to deter them from doing unwanted things. It is therefore understandable that...more

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Employers Should Be Prepared to Deal with the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

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In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, many employers are faced with questions as they prepare to resume normal operations. Some of the most common questions, such as those arising under the Fair Labor...more

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The Potential Impact Of a Trump Presidency on Employers

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Based on promises made during the campaign, it appears employers may expect changes in the government’s approach to workplace regulation. Although we certainly do not have a crystal ball, President-elect Trump campaigned on a...more

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Hurricane season brings unique employer issues

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, evacuation orders are lifting and recovery efforts are in their early stages. Employers are facing a number of storm-related issues as they prepare to resume normal operations. Here...more

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Employers Again Brace for Winter Storms

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With severe winter weather predicted for much of the East Coast and extending as far west as Central Arkansas, employers should be prepared to address the impact of the winter storms on their businesses. Issues employers may...more

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