Client Alert for Virginia Employers: Virginia Bans Discrimination on the Basis of Hairstyles
Thursday, 12 March 2020
On March 3, 2020, Governor Ralph Northam signed HB 1514 into law, which amends the Virginia Human Rights Act. The Virginia Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination “on the basis of race.” HB 1514 adds to that and explains that “on the basis of race” includes “on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including
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Company and Company Owner Liable for FLSA Violations – Workers Not Independent Contractors
Wednesday, 04 September 2019
In a recent case, the Court found workers were improperly classified as independent contractors and entitled to back pay for missing overtime compensation. The court determined that the workers were dependent on the business rather than in business for themselves and, thus, were employees. The Court also found that the owner of the employer business
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