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Aspects of Affirmation: Week 1 An Overview of the Experiences and Needs of Transgender and Non-binary Youth
On March 7th, we launched week 1 of the Aspects of Affirmation webinar series taking place on Tuesday nights throughout the month of March, in anticipation of International Day of Transgender Visibility on March 31st. My special guest for week 1 was Celeste Fiore (they/them), Esq., an out non-binary transmasculine attorney and activist who is…
Adhering to Laws of Every State in Which Employees Are Working Remotely Part II
As I’ve written before, the employment laws of the states where an employer hires employees are applicable to the employment relationship. If you missed those blogs, you may access them here and here. I am listing more types of laws to consider here. If you’re bored by this topic, I promise this is my last…
Beware Sellers . . . Caveat Emptor May Not Be All You Believe it to Be!
When it comes to buying residential real estate in Virginia, the doctrine of caveat emptor, or “buyer beware,” may not be as onerous as you think. I’ve had numerous potential clients come to me with horror stories of post-purchase discoveries or mishaps occurring shortly after buying a property. Appliances are breaking down, ceilings are collapsing,…
New Federal Law on Pregnancy: Three Things to Know
March is Women’s History Month. Despite our nation’s extensive history, only 100 years have passed since women have had the right to vote – and a few decades since discrimination against women in the workplace has been illegal — making the legal landscape surrounding women’s rights still relatively new. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (the…
Modifying Your Existing Custody Agreement in South Carolina
When it comes to family law cases, many people never want to return to Family Court after surviving their divorce case, but there are times, especially when children are involved, that it may be unavoidable for one reason or another. One of the most common issues that comes up in my client consultations is how…
OK at Work: Fair Labor Standards Act and the Exemptions
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the Fair Labor Standards Act, its exemptions, and the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in a case involving the highly compensated exemption. While many employers focus on the job duties test when determining exempt status, the recent Supreme Court decision is a good reminder…
Battleground Being Set for East Palestine Derailment Insurance Coverage Disputes
The February 3, 2022, derailment of a freight train and the resulting chemical spill and fire in East Palestine, Ohio, has been national news for a month. As widely publicized, 38 rail cars derailed, 11 carrying hazardous substances, including over 115,000 gallons of vinyl chloride. According to an April 6, 2022 publication by the United…
Read/Delete: The Winter Wave of Tech Layoffs Continues
Read/Delete: The Winter Wave of Tech Layoffs Continues Many tech stocks have been in a tailspin for the better parts of the last 12 months, which was one factor in the reduction of the workforces of numerous companies and startups in the tech sector after the pandemic years of growth. Even tech bulwarks like Amazon, Meta…
Crisis Management – Lessons from the Law, Aviation and Real Life
Originally posted on 03/04/2020, content updated on 03/04/2023 Crises are often self-inflicted, such as the Boeing 737 Max crisis in which Boeing’s executives apparently ignored the very people inside Boeing who knew of the Max’s problems – the pilots. “After the crash, Boeing issued a bulletin disclosing that this line of planes, known as the…
Adhering to Laws of Every State in Which Employees Are Working Remotely
As I’ve written before, the employment laws of the states where an employer hires employees are applicable to the employment relationship. If you missed that blog, you can access it here. I am listing more types of laws to consider. Sexual harassment policies: It may be legally required to adopt a policy against sexual harassment…
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