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Eric A. Welter is an employment lawyer and litigator with the Welter Law Firm, P.C. in Herndon, Virginia. He is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., Texas and California.
The Welter Law Firm represents and advises employers on all aspects of the employment relationship and represents businesses in commercial and franchise litigation. The firm’s offices are located in Northern Virginia; Los Angeles, California; and Austin, Texas.
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Category Archives: HR
DOT Moves To Ban Texting By Commercial Drivers
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a proposed rule to ban texting by commercial drivers of buses and trucks. The rule would make permanent a DOT interpretation announced in January 2010 banning such activity. Violations of the new regulation … Continue reading
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Fake Job References
As if employers don’t have enough issues today, a new online services company by the name of “CareerExcuse.com” is offering job seekers fake job references and work histories to assist them in finding a job. More after the break.
Top Ten Developments in Employment Law for HR Professionals in Virginia — #1
The top ten developments in employment law for HR professionals in Virginia for 2009 continues, in no particular order. Number 1: Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. More after the break.
Top Ten Developments in Employment Law for HR Professionals in Virginia — #2
The top ten developments in employment law for HR professionals in Virginia for 2009 continues, in no particular order. Number 2: Supreme Court holds that ADEA claims are not governed by the Title VII mixed motive standard and imposes a higher burden … Continue reading
Top Ten Developments in Employment Law for HR Professionals in Virginia — #3
The top ten developments in employment law for HR professionals in Virginia for 2009 continues, in no particular order. Number 3: the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (“GINA”) of 2008. More after the break.
Top Ten Developments in Employment Law for HR Professionals in Virginia — #4
The top ten developments in employment law for HR professionals in Virginia for 2009 continues, in no particular order. Number 4: Responding to Questions During an Investigation is Protected Activity Under Title VII. More after the break.
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Top Ten Developments in Employment Law for HR Professionals in Virginia — #5
The top ten developments in employment law for HR professionals in Virginia for 2009 continues, in no particular order. Number 5: No “Magic Words” for invoking FMLA leave. More after the break.
Top Ten Developments in Employment Law for HR Professionals in Virginia — #6
The top ten developments in employment law for HR professionals in Virginia for 2009 continues, in no particular order. Number 6: FMLA Final Regulations. More after the break.
Top Ten Developments in Employment Law for HR Professionals in Virginia — #7
The top ten developments in employment law for HR professionals in Virginia for 2009 continues, in no particular order. Number 7: what constitutes “reasonable notice of termination” in Virginia? More after the break.
Top Ten Developments in Employment Law for HR Professionals in Virginia — #8
The top ten developments in employment law for HR professionals in Virginia for 2009 continues, in no particular order. Number 8: new EEOC document on waivers and releases of employee claims. More after the break.
Top Ten Developments in Employment Law for HR Professionals in Virginia — #9
The top ten developments in employment law for HR professionals in Virginia for 2009 continues, in no particular order. Number 9: Labor-Related Stimulus Legislation and Regulations. More after the break.
Top Ten Developments in Employment Law for HR Professionals in Virginia — #10
We begin the year with the top ten developments in employment law for HR professionals in Virginia for 2009. They are in no particular order. We start with Number 10: Proposed Legislation. More after the break.
COBRA Subsidy Extension Passes
The Connecticut Employment Law Blog has the details on the extension of the COBRA subsidy here.
More Amusing Search Terms
As a sequel to an earlier post, I thought a search phrase that showed up in our index today was quite amusing. More after the break.
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New EEOC Poster Available
The new “Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law” poster is now available from the EEOC here. According to the EEOC website, “This new version reflects current federal employment discrimination law (including the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008). … Continue reading
