NEW TENNESSEE LAW PROHIBITS EMPLOYERS FROM REQUIRING, REQUESTING, OR ENFORCING NONCOMPETE AGREEMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES EARNING LESS THAN $70,000/YEAR

by sescomgt | May 13, 2026 | Uncategorized

NEW TENNESSEE LAW PROHIBITS EMPLOYERS FROM REQUIRING, REQUESTING, OR ENFORCING NONCOMPETE AGREEMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES EARNING LESS THAN $70,000/YEAR The Tennessee legislature passed, and Governor Bill Lee has signed a bill that prohibits employers from requiring,...

NEW VIRGINIA LAW REQUIRES EMPLOYERS POST WAGE RANGES, PROHIBITS REQUESTING SALARY HISTORY

by sescomgt | May 7, 2026 | Uncategorized

Effective date is July 1, 2026. Employers are required to disclose in internal and public job postings the good-faith wage, salary or compensation range for any job, promotion, transfer, or other employment opportunity. For claims related to posting requirements,...

Virginia’s Proposed 2026 Employment Legislation (as of April 28, 2026)

by sescomgt | Apr 28, 2026 | Uncategorized

Virginia is poised to pass sweeping employment legislation this year. BILLS THAT HAVE BEEN PASSED BY HOUSE AND SENATE AND SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR Minimum Wage The current state hourly minimum wage of $12.77 per hour (that was effective January 1, 2026) will...

OSHA Extends Workplace Heat Program and Adds Industries Subject to Inspections, Virginia to Enact State Standard

by sescomgt | Apr 17, 2026 | Uncategorized

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has extended for five years a National Emphasis Program to address employee exposure to indoor and outdoor heat as states continue to enact their own standards addressing heat exposure. OSHA added 22 new...

SESCO’S SPRING SEMINAR WITH BCS & DEFINITI

by sescomgt | Apr 16, 2026 | Uncategorized