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Imagine an employee gets let go in retaliation for talking about racial discrimination or bias at work. After getting fired, that employee considers taking legal action against their former employer. What cause of action would the employee rely on? One thought is to sue for racial discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act …

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For the past few decades, union membership has been waning. But over the past few years, companies have seen a resurgence in organized labor. One such company is Starbucks, which has seen its workers enjoying unusual success in unionizing. However, that momentum seems to be slowing down. Many workers at Starbucks claim it’s the result of union busting.

We all thought 2020 was an eventful year but it turns out that was just the start; 2021 had its fair share of surprises and noteworthy news stories. As we head into 2022, it looks we’re in for another interesting year in terms of employment law. Below are some of the potential trends, stories, and …

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On May 26, 2021, the United States experienced yet another mass shooting. This time, it occurred at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority in San Jose, California. According to Gun Violence Archive, this was just one of the more than 230 mass shooting events in the United States in 2021. Unfortunately, workplace shootings are nothing …

Workplace Shootings: An Overview of Employee Rights Read More »

On January 21, 2021 President Biden issued an Executive Order on Supporting the Reopening and Continuing Operation of Schools and Early Childhood Education Providers. And on February 5, Governor Northam called on Virginia schools to make in-person learning possible for students by March 15, 2021. While the final decision on whether to physically reopen schools …

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Dads in Tech In today’s episode of Parents at Work, Tom Spiggle and co-host, Lori Mihalich-Levin, introduce us to two moms in the performing arts, Rachel Spencer Hewitt and Roberta Pereira. Rachel details her personal challenges as a working mom and the logistics of trying to find acting work while juggling new motherhood. Roberta addresses …

18: Moms in the Theatre Read More »