Virginia Noncompete Agreements: FAQs for Employers and Employees

Restrictive covenants, more commonly known in the employment law context as “noncompete agreements,” have become increasingly common in Virginia and throughout the country in recent decades. The backlash against them has...
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Beyond FMLA: Expanding Pregnancy Protections in Virginia

Pregnancy, parental leave, and other childbirth-related issues are among the most common sources of conflict between employees and employers, and that conflict often erupts into litigation. However, pregnancy discrimination...
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AI Risks in the Workplace and How to Manage Them

As you’ve likely heard, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming employment — much the same as it is transforming virtually everything else. When most people think of employment-related AI risks, they usually conjure...
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What Counts as an “Undue Hardship” for ADA Accommodations?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a signature civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. In the employment context, it generally requires employers to provide reasonable...
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Best Practices for Independent Contractor Agreements

The gig economy is surging. According to a recent report, 38% of the American workforce, or about 64 million people, engaged in freelance work in 2023. Many companies are choosing to hire independent contractors rather than...
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