Recorded: Wednesday, July 1, 2020
About the Program
After years of being known as an employer-friendly state, Virginia legislature has passed a number of new laws vastly expanding employee rights and remedies in the Commonwealth. As of July 1, 2020, Virginia employees have numerous new protections in the areas of employment discrimination, independent contractor classification, non-compete agreements, wage payment, and whistleblower protection. These laws will transform employment litigation in the Commonwealth as the new legislation provides powerful new protections for Virginia employees. After decades of litigating employment cases in federal court under laws that capped damages, plaintiffs will be seeking unlimited compensatory damages in the state courts. Combined with state court judges’ reluctance to grant summary judgment and the lack of state employment cases to follow, these new laws will inevitably result in costly trials. We are here to help you avoid the pitfalls associated with the new laws.
Please join FordHarrison partners and experienced Virginia litigators, Patrice Clair and Jacki Thompson to discuss the practical effects of the new laws and how best to minimize your risk of litigation.
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