by patty | Jul 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
The federal appellate court that covers Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and South Carolina recently upheld Nexstar Media, Inc.’s termination of an employee after she gave birth to twins and had a pregnancy-related surgery. Account Executive Leanna... by keyweb | Jul 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
The controversial non-compete ban issued by the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) on April 23, 2024 was blocked by a Texas federal judge for the entire country. The FTC ban was scheduled to go into effect on September 4, 2024. A number of business groups including the... by keyweb | Jul 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
The PUMP Act (Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act) gives nursing employees the right to take reasonable breaks at work to express breast milk. Employees must be given a private room or space that is free from intrusion or view by others. The... by keyweb | Jul 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dealing with employee medical issues is one of the trickiest areas for even the most seasoned Human Resources professionals. The federal Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) requires that employers (with 15 or more employees) follow two main rules: (1) refrain from... by keyweb | Nov 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Most employment lawsuits and EEOC complaints are triggered by terminations. Hasty termination decisions that are not supported by documentation, or analyzed for legal risk, or handled in a respectful way, are more likely to be challenged in court. The relatively small... by keyweb | Sep 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
On August 2, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board issued a ruling that makes it easier for employees to challenge certain policies and work rules under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act. Section 7 protects an employee’s right to form or join a union,...