Human Resources

Virginia employers need to know about a significant change in hiring and recruiting practices as the Commonwealth’s new Pay Transparency Law (SB 215) takes effect on July 1, 2026. The law, codified as Virginia Code § 40.1-28.7:12, creates new requirements related to applicant pay history and compensation disclosures. Below is a link to the new law. View the new law here. Key Requirements for Virginia Employers Pay History Inquiries Are Prohibited Employers shall not seek the wage or salary history of a prospective employee or applicant. If you have language on your application seeking an applicant’s prior pay history, it […]

Earlier this month, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a new final rule intended to be effective March 11, 2024 that will address when a worker can be properly classified as an independent contractor. The misclassification of workers has been an issue of concern for several years, especially for worker-right advocates, which led to new legislation being passed in Virginia and many other states.[1] On the other hand, many business groups, especially those which rely heavily on independent contractors, such as those in the trucking and construction industry, and others in the gig-economy, are concerned that the new regulations unfairly […]