On January 16th, Virginia implemented significant changes to non-compete agreements, particularly for low-wage earners. Under this law, these agreements cannot be enforced for employees earning below the updated annual salary threshold of $73,320, or an average weekly wage of $1,410. In light of this change, employers are urged to review their post-employment agreements and non-compete …
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Each year, businesses’ are impacted by new employment regulations, and one such regulation being introduced in 2024 is the minimum wage increase in several cities, counties and states across the U.S. While many of you compensate employees above the minimum wage, you still need to be aware of the changes. We recommend you do the …
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In a significant development for employers in Maryland, Senate Bill 591 has introduced modifications to the salary threshold that determines the permissibility of non-compete provisions in employment contracts. As of January 1, 2024, Maryland employers are now prohibited from requiring employees earning $46,800 or less annually to enter into non-compete agreements. This represents a substantial …
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A recent development by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is reshaping the responsibilities and liabilities of businesses. The new joint employer rule, effective December 26, 2023, introduces significant changes to the criteria for determining joint employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). While there isn’t one sole definition of joint employment, there …
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Edgar Ndjatou, President of Sustainable Earth Eating recognized consumer change in Food is Climate newsletter today, “There has definitely been …change by individuals in their diets to reduce meat as more studies show larger impact from reducing livestock production equals larger impacts in greenhouse gas reduction.” Ndjatou, who is also head of Workplace Fairness, continued: “The hope is that as more …
The Avant Bard’s 8th Annual Scripts in Play Festival hosted by the Avant Bard Theatre Company,will begin on January 19th and run through February 4th. As usual, we will have talk backs with the playwright, actors, directors and dramaturg after each reading. Wine and cheese will be served. Last year was our most successful festival …
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Parental leave has long been a topic at the forefront of labor rights and employment law. As workers’ rights expand, calls to action have grown louder to offer leave for a variety of situations experienced by caregivers and workers with children. This type of coverage is uncommon, with only California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New …
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act has long mandated that private employers with 15 or more employees must provide reasonable accommodations for sincerely-held religious observances that conflict with work requirements, except in cases of undue hardship. However, the definition of “undue hardship” has lacked clarity and consistency in court interpretations over the years. To …
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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently issued an update to the standard for assessing whether work rules violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The previous standard designed by the NLRB categorized which work rules are lawful to maintain. The policy made no exception for statements that would be protected by the NLRA, which …
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The federal government has recently issued two laws that specifically impact federal contractors. Here’s what you need to know: The Fair Chance Act for federal government contractors went into effect on October 2, 2023, which limits federal agencies from asking about a job applicant’s criminal history until a conditional offer has been made. While these …
