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Below is a summary of laws passed during the 2023 Legislative Session, along with certain provisions of the Virginia Code enacted in prior legislative sessions, which will take effect this year.  2023 Va. Chapter 321 (HB 1495/SB 1216: “Transportation network companies; uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage.” The above bills require transportation network companies, commonly referred… read more

On April 24, 2023, Governor Wes Moore signed into law an amendment known as House Bill 98, relating to property insurance coverage for condominiums.  The new law will take effect on October 1, 2023. Currently, condominium associations must maintain property insurance covering the common elements and units, exclusive of improvements and betterments in the units. … read more

The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Groff v. DeJoy has far-reaching implications for employers across the country. The ruling changes the standard for how employers must analyze religious accommodation requests by employees. Previously, employers were able to avoid meeting religious requests simply by arguing that it would cost them more than a de minimis, or… read more

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo has issued another controversial memo asserting that overbroad non-compete agreements violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The memo contends that these agreements can weaken employees’ leverage and bargaining power by limiting access to other employment. Abruzzo’s memo focuses on non-compete agreements that are “overbroad”… read more

On Friday, June 16, 2023, from 10:00-10:30 a.m., a panel of TT&H Workers’ Compensation attorneys will host a free webinar on Medical Marijuana and Workers’ Comp.  This webinar will feature Critical case law updates about required reimbursement of medical marijuana; Interplay between the Medical Marijuana Act and Workers’ Comp.; Use of Medical Marijuana at Work;… read more