Bostock v. Clayton County Archives - Jackson & Campbell, P.C.

2 Jul 2020 |

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

15 Jun 2020 |

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