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Virginia Values Act
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Regulatory Oversight
Virginia AG’s New Office of Civil Rights Will Scrutinize Business Activities in 2021
By Chris Carlson, Bonnie Gill, Ashley L. Taylor, Jr.
On January 5, Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring announced the creation of a new Office of Civil Rights, which will expand and replace the existing Division of Human Rights…
All in a Day's Work: The Employer's Legal Guide
Strategic litigation considerations for employers in light of the Virginia Values Act
By George W. Ingham, Christopher Pickens
As explained in greater detail in a prior alert, Virginia has enacted a number of new employment laws that increase employee rights and protections. Most of these new laws took…
Religion Clause
Suit Challenges Virginia’s Ban On LGBT Discrimination In Public Accommodations
Suit was filed on Tuesday in a Virginia federal district court by a wedding photographer challenging the Virginia Values Act which prohibits businesses from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation.…
Workforce Bulletin
Sweeping Changes for Virginia Employers Take Effect
By Nathaniel M. Glasser, Garen E. Dodge, Maxine Adams, Eric I. Emanuelson Jr.
July 1, 2020 represents a milestone for Virginia employers. As we previously reported, nearly two dozen new employment laws take effect, including the Virginia Values Act. In addition, all of…
All in a Day's Work: The Employer's Legal Guide
Major changes coming to Virginia employment laws on July 1, 2020; prepare now with this employer checklist
By George W. Ingham, Amy Folsom Kett
Virginia has substantially rewritten its employment laws to provide a number of new protections and rights to employees in the areas of employment discrimination, whistleblower protection, non-compete agreements, independent contractor…
Law and the Workplace
Virginia Employers Get Ready: New Laws Dramatically Expand Employee Protections and Employer Liability in the Commonwealth
By Caroline Guensberg, Guy Brenner
In the wake of Virginia voting in Democratic majorities in both houses of the state legislature last year, the Virginia legislature has passed, and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed…