April 15, 2021
Reminder – Virginia’s New Minimum Wage Goes Into Effect May 1
On May 1, 2021, Virginia’s minimum wage will increase to $9.50.
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Paley Rothman shares this library of resources with clients and friends of the firm to help them stay ahead of legal and business developments and trends. Here, you will find helpful tips and tools written by our employees.
July 20, 2020
Virginia Becomes the First State to Enact Coronavirus Workplace Safety Measures
Under Virginia’s new Emergency Temporary Standard, employers of all sizes will need to comply with mandated workplace safety measures designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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May 19, 2020
Commercial Landlords Face Difficult Decisions as Closures Spur Tenants to Seek Rent Relief
As Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia approach the two-month mark of mandatory business closures, the shockwaves from the COVID-19 pandemic are being felt by the entire economy. Although the plight of tenants has captured the headlines, commercial landlords also find themselves facing difficult decisions.
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March 22, 2020
COVID-19 and Unemployment Claims in the DMV
Maryland, DC and Virginia have all taken steps to expand unemployment insurance eligibility for employees impacted by COVID-19.
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May 29, 2019
Critical Common Law Marriage Update For Same Sex Couples
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has just issued a wide-reaching decision on the issue of the retroactivity of common law marriages, particularly as applied to same sex couples. The impact is significant.
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