Apr 2, 2026 | Employment Law, Highlights
On March 26, 2026, the White House fundamentally reframed how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are evaluated in the context of federal contracts. With the issuance of Executive Order 14398, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” DEI is...
Mar 17, 2026 | Employment Law, Highlights
Virginia’s steady march away from employer-friendly noncompete law continues. What began in 2020 as a targeted prohibition on noncompetes for “low-wage” workers has now expanded into a far broader restriction that reaches employees at every level of the organization....
Mar 12, 2026 | Employment Law, Highlights
Few questions in U.S. employment law have proven as persistent or as disruptive for businesses—as determining whether a worker is an “employee” or an “independent contractor.” Since the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was enacted in 1938, employers have struggled with...
Mar 9, 2026 | Employment Law, Highlights
Artificial intelligence is now embedded in modern hiring, applicant screening, employee promotion, and performance evaluation systems. From resume scanners to video interview analytics and automated promotion recommendations, algorithmic decision tools are becoming...
Feb 27, 2026 | Employment Law, Highlights
On January 27, 2026, the Virginia Court of Appeals issued a pivotal decision interpreting Virginia’s increasingly restrictive approach to employee noncompetition agreements. In Sentry Force Security, LLC v. Barrera, the court resolved a question that had been looming...
Feb 20, 2026 | Employment Law, Highlights
Few workplace events generate as much consternation for employers as receiving notice that an employee or former employee has filed a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). While the arrival of a charge can set off alarm...
