Amendment To Virginia Law Prohibits Noncompetes Against Nonexempt Employees

Beginning July 1, 2025, Virginia will provide even more protection to workers against the enforcement of noncompete agreements. Since 2020, Virginia law has prohibited employers from entering into, enforcing, or threatening to enforce a covenant not to compete against a “low-wage employee” (currently any employee earning less than $76,081 per year). However, an amendment to the existing law expands the definition of “low-wage employee” to also include any worker who is classified as nonexempt […]

By | May 12, 2025 ||

Building A Legally Sound Talent Strategy: Employment Law As A Business Advantage

Talent is often a company’s most valuable asset—and potentially its greatest source of legal exposure. A strategic approach to employment law can transform potential risks into competitive advantages, creating a workplace that attracts top talent while minimizing legal vulnerability.
Developing Comprehensive Employment Policies and Procedures
Well-crafted employment policies do more than just check compliance boxes; they establish your company culture, set clear expectations, and provide consistent frameworks for decision-making:

Offer letters: An offer letter should include more […]

By | May 10, 2025 ||

Seventh Circuit Decision Highlights Distinction Between Traditional Non-Compete And Forfeiture-For-Competition

A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit allowed an employer to enforce a “forfeiture-for-competition” against a former plant manager. The Court explained that, under Delaware law, forfeiture-for competition is not subject to the same reasonableness standard as a traditional non-compete clause. The case is LKQ Corporation v. Robert Rutledge, No. 23-2330 (7th Cir. Jan. 22, 2025).
Background
A former plant manager received restricted stock unit (RSU) awards as part of his compensation […]

By | May 08, 2025 ||