Sep 16, 2024 | Employment Law
The recent news about the formation of a massive education union in Fairfax County, Virginia, near Washington, D.C., driven by the merger of several large labor groups, marks a significant moment for the state. This newly united labor front, which consists of more...
Sep 12, 2024 | Employment Law
As small business employers and benefits managers, staying compliant with employment laws is a key part of your success. One area that deserves special attention is health insurance continuation coverage, specifically the mini-COBRA laws. While most of us are familiar...
Jul 25, 2024 | Employment Law
In today’s evolving workplace landscape, pay transparency has emerged as a critical topic for employers and employees alike. But what exactly is pay transparency, and why does it matter? Pay transparency involves the open sharing of information about...
Jul 17, 2024 | Employment Law
On July 2, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) gave notice of proposed rulemaking titled “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings.” The proposed rules would for the first time set federal heat standards...
Jul 8, 2024 | Employment Law
On July 1, 2024, Virginia ushered in a new era in higher education in the Commonwealth with the implementation of groundbreaking legislation that bans legacy preferences in college admissions. The move positions Virginia as a leader in the quest for a more equitable...
Jul 2, 2024 | Employment Law
On May 7, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published its final Non-Compete Clause Rule (“Final Rule”) making it an “unfair method of competition,” in violation of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (“FTC Act”), for employers to “enter into...
