Category: Virginia
Misclassification of workers brings stiff penalties in Virginia
From The Virginian Pilot, Joe Moriarty discusses some of the penalties in Virginia for misclassifying workers as…
Virginia Court Says Amazon Misclassified Driver and Must Pay Unemployment Taxes on Similar Workers
Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) reports that the Virginia Court of Appeals said that an Amazon Flex driver…
Virginia Independent Contractor Denied Workers Comp Benefits
Virginia Lawyers Weekly reports on a recent case in which Scott Brian Dunn (“Dunn”), the owner of…
US Department of Labor secures $278K in back wages, damages for construction workers misclassifed by construction staffing agency
The United States Department of Labor announced a consent judgement in which a construction staffing agency agreed…
Contractual Choice of Law Provision Can’t Shield Employer From State Wage and Hour Class Action
From JDSupra, Suzanne Newcomb discusses a recent case in which the choice of law provision in an…
Court orders Norfolk staffing agency to pay more than $7.2M in back wages, damages to 1,105 aides, nurses after federal investigation, litigation
The United States Department of Labor announced a court order requiring a medical staffing firm to pay…
Subcontractor Pleads Guilty to Felony Worker Misclassification-Related Charges Brought by VA Attorney General
Virginia’s Attorney General reports the first criminal charges brought under a new statute that criminalizes wage theft. …
A Growing Number of States, Including Virginia, Have Started Requiring Reporting of Independent Contractors to the State New Hire Directory
From JDSupra, Merrell Renaud discusses the new requirement in Virginia to report hiring/engaging with independent contractors. Merrell…
Exotic dancers at Headlights Gentleman’s Club in Norfolk sue, claim they were cheated of wages and tips
From the Daily Press, Jane Harper reports another lawsuit alleging that exotic dancers were misclassified as independent…
A Growing Number of States, Including Virginia, Have Started Requiring Reporting of Independent Contractors to the State New Hire Directory
From JDSupra, Merrell Renaud discusses the new requirement for Virginia companies to report the new hire of…
Major changes coming to Virginia employment laws on July 1, 2020; prepare now with this employer checklist
From JDSupra, George Ingham and Amy Kett discuss Virginia laws that take effect on July 1, 2020…
Virginia Club Can’t Sink Exotic Dancer’s Misclassification Suit
From AVN.com, Rhett Pardon reports on another class action lawsuit alleging exotic dancers were misclassified as independent…
