By: Jessica Summers, Principal
As we’ve previously blogged, last summer Virginia became the first state to enact mandatory COVID-19 workplace safety rules.
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Montgomery County Expands “Ban the Box” Law, Creates New Pitfalls for Employers
By: Hayes Edwards, Associate
As of February 1, 2021, all employers doing business in Montgomery County, Maryland, with at least one employee located in the county, are subject to new prohibitions on inquiries into job applicants’ criminal history. The previous version of the County’s “Ban the Box” law, which only applied to employers with more than 15 employees, allowed such inquiries after the first interview. That original law, effective since January 1, 2015, also includes restrictions on employers’ use of information obtained from a compliant background check and inquiry process.
Reminder – Virginia’s New Minimum Wage Goes Into Effect May 1
By: Jessica Summers, Principal
During its 2020 Session, the Virginia General Assembly passed a new law to establish a state minimum wage. Previously, the Commonwealth simply required employers to pay the federal minimum wage (currently $7.25).
Latest Virginia Legislative Sessions Usher In New Employment Laws
By: Jessica Summers, Principal
So far, in 2021 the Virginia General Assembly has completed its regular session as well as one special session. As the Governor recently finished reviewing and signing the legislation passed in the special session, now is a good time for Virginia employers to familiarize themselves with the latest updates.
What Virginia’s Legalization of Marijuana Means for Employers
By Jessica Summers, Principal
Effective July 1, 2021, certain recreational possession and growth of marijuana will become legal in Virginia under a new law that the General Assembly passed during its 2021 session. Originally, the law, which will also establish a system for retail sales of marijuana in the Commonwealth, was not set to go into effect until January 1, 2024. However, the Governor proposed, and the General Assembly approved, to bump up certain portions to make them effective on July 1, 2021.
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