At-Will Employment Laws News
The latest legal news and analysis on at-will employment laws.
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Virginia's HB 627 Bars Noncompetes for Health Care Professionals, Effective July 1, 2026
Virginia's HB 627 bars noncompete agreements with health care professionals starting July 1, 2026. Learn the covered boards, exceptions, and penalties.
Third Circuit: A Smaller Bonus Can Be Illegal Retaliation Under the ADA and FMLA
The Third Circuit ruled June 24, 2026 that the Title VII retaliation standard also governs ADA and FMLA claims, and that a cut bonus or raise can qualify.
Virginia Pay Transparency Law (HB 636): Wage Ranges and Salary History
Virginia's pay transparency law, HB 636, took effect July 1, 2026. Employers must post wage or salary ranges in job listings and cannot ask about pay history.
Tennessee Voids Noncompetes Below $70,000: What Changes July 1
Tennessee HB 1034 voids noncompete agreements for workers earning below $70,000/year. Signed May 15, 2026; takes effect July 1, 2026. Key rules explained.
Virginia Wage-Theft Overhaul: HB 238 Adds Liquidated and Treble Damages Starting July 1, 2026
Virginia HB 238 (2026) standardizes wage-and-hour penalties under Va. Code 40.1-29: liquidated damages, 8% interest, attorney fees, and treble damages July 1, 2026.
Virginia's New Noncompete Limit (SB 170) Takes Effect July 1: No Enforcement After a No-Cause Firing Without Severance
Virginia SB 170 takes effect July 1, 2026, barring enforcement of a noncompete against a worker fired without cause who was not paid the disclosed severance. What the new Va. Code 40.1-28.7:8 rule requires.
How the FTC's Nationwide Noncompete Ban Was Struck Down, and What It Means for At-Will Workers
A Texas federal court set aside the FTC's 2024 noncompete ban in Ryan LLC v. FTC. The agency dropped its appeal in 2025, and the rule was pulled from the CFR in 2026.