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The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“USERRA”), which applies to virtually all employees regardless of size, protects the right of an employee returning from military service or training to be reemployed at his or her former job (or as nearly comparable a job as possible) with the same benefits. These reemployment rights extend… More

The Virginia Overtime Wage Act (VOWA) was signed into law on March 20, 2021, and will go into effect on July 1, 2021. Employers need to become familiar with the requirements of VOWA, as there is significant risk of liability for noncompliance. VOWA differs from and expands upon the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Specifically,… More

The government issued FAQs and model notices for the new COBRA subsidies—links below, hot off the presses.  If you have more specific questions please reach out. COBRA subsidy FAQs   Model Notice in Connection with Extended Election Period: MS Word | PDF Model Notice in Connection with Extended Election Period: MS Word | PDF Model Alternative Notice: MS Word | PDF Model Notice of Expiration… More

This month, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) proposed the withdrawal of two regulations, one concerning Independent Contractors and the other concerning Joint Employers. These Rules are not going forward, and employers should stay tuned for the Biden Administration’s own proposed regulations. Independent Contractor Classification Rule In September 2020, the previous administration published new worker… More

In case you missed it live– you can watch my webinar from last week on Vaccines and Return to Work by clicking HERE. Meredith S. CampbellChair Employment and Labor GroupCo-Chair Corporate Investigations, Governance & Risk Management Email mcampbell@shulmanrogers.com T(301)255-0550

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”). This new law extends the period for which tax credits are available to employers who continue to voluntarily provide the same kind of paid sick and/or family leave first provided for by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act… More

When & Where March 19, 2021 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST via Zoom REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR Please join employment law attorney, Merry Campbell, as she answers your questions about how the COVID vaccine might impact employers and their back-to-work protocols. Attendees will receive a Zoom link to access the webinar upon registration and… More

As we enter the season of greater COVID-19 vaccine availability and some aspect of normalcy, many employers may have questions about vaccinations and the workplace. Can an employer ask about vaccination status? When can an employer require its employees receive the vaccination? The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) released frequently asked questions (scroll to Section… More

Guest Post by my partner, TJ Wilkinson: “Did you file your 83(b)?”  If the answer is no, and it should have been yes, an array of unwanted consequences may already be in process.  But all hope may not be lost! The 83(b) election often comes up when a founder or other employee receives stock (or… More

On December 8, 2020, the D.C. Council approved a budget that allowed for several important provisions of The Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Clarification Amendment Act of 2018 (the “Act”) to finally go into effect. It is important to note that these provisions are actually a collection of overlapping and at times confusing legislation spanning several… More