Bostock v. Clayton County | Jackson & Campbell, P.C.

2 Jul 2020 | Erica L. Litovitz

Client Alert: Sweeping Changes to Virginia’s Employment Laws

The Virginia legislature enacted a series of sweeping employment laws, all but one of which went into effect July 1. These changes affect employers and employees in many sectors of the economy, bringing about reforms that have long been sought by progressive activists and labor interests. A primer for Virginia employers is below: Non-Competes Following the lead of its more progressive sister ... Read More

TAGGED: Employment Law, Title VII, Virginia, Bostock v. Clayton County, employment discrimination, Governor Northam, Virginia Workers Compensation Act, non-compete, Virginia Values Act, Virginia House Bill 798, House Bill 123, Nonpayment of Wages, House Bill 984, House Bill 1407, House Bill 1199

15 Jun 2020 | James N. Markels

SCOTUS Opinion: Gay and Transgender Employees Are Protected Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

Bostock v. Clayton County consisted of several cases in which a long-time employee was terminated solely for being gay or transgender. Those employees sued under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which makes it unlawful to fire an employee “because of such individual’s race, color, religion, sex, or national origin,” arguing that employment discrimination on account of ... Read More

TAGGED: scotus, Title VII, Bostock v. Clayton County, Altitude Express v. Zarda, R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes Inc. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, employment discrimination, sexual orientation, Civil Rights Act