10 Traps in Virginia Employment Law

The past 4 years have seen seismic shifts in Virginia employment laws.  While complying with Virginia law was once relatively simple, Virginia employers now must now understand and avoid a number of new pitfalls.  The Commonwealth of Virginia has laws unique from any other state, and Virginia employers commonly make mistakes and face lawsuits on a number of different fronts.  This webinar is designed to educate employers on often misunderstood requirements, and help companies avoid the 10 most common state law traps that lead to lawsuits.

During this presentation, Mr. Horgan will address some of the most commonly misunderstood topics by Virginia employers, including:

• Misclassification of employees as independent contractors

• Inadvertent joint employment liability

• Liability for general contractors

• Cannabis use by employees outside of work

• Complying with personnel record requests

• Virginia Human Rights Act notice requirements and administrative process

• Payment of bonuses and commissions according to the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry

• The use of noncompetes and nonsolicits in Virginia

• Virginia's broad new anti-retaliation rules

1. Identify the situations that create the greatest exposure to Virginia employers in 2024
2. Learn and understand the newest legal requirements under Virginia law
3. Discuss strategies and best practices to ensure compliance