Description
Gain a better understanding of the most pressing Virginia employment laws and keep your company compliant.Virginia employment law has historically developed primarily through the common law. Court precedent has defined the scope and nature of employee rights in the state. And, in many areas, federal law has been the primary touchstone. That has now changed. A wave of legislative enactments in 20202021 has dramatically altered the landscape for Virginia employers. Some of the changes reverse decades of case law, and new claims exist where none were before.It is crucial for companies operating in Virginia, and the lawyers who advise them, to know and understand these legal changes.
Date: 2021-08-31 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
The Dramatic Change in Virginia’s Human Rights Law
• The Virginia Values Act
• Expanded Jurisdiction
• Additions to Protected Groups
Wage Payment Laws
• Worker Misclassification Law
• Amendments to Virginia Wage Payment Law
• Minimum Wage Increases
Miscellaneous Employment Law Changes
• New Whistle-Blower Law
• Restriction on Noncompetes
• Status of Labor Law
Marijuana Legislation
• The Scope of Legalized Recreational Use
• Employment-Specific Provisions
• Common Q&As
Impact to Virginia Employers
• Effect on Charges and Claims
• Litigation Predictions
• Things to Do Now
CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,HR Certification Institute ,SHRM ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
Christy E. Kiely-Hunton Andrews Kurth
