The previous iteration of the Human Rights Act resulted in nearly all private employment discrimination lawsuits against Virginia employers being brought in Virginia federal courts.

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia General Assembly passed several bills this session expanding employment protections for people with disabilities and domestic workers but killed a pair of workplace ...

Substantive and Procedural Amendments to the Virginia Human Rights Act (VHRA) In 2020, the Virginia Values Act (VVA) significantly extended the VHRA’s protections against discrimination in ...

The attorney general “is looking at every complaint and allegation regarding potential violations of the Virginia Human Rights Act at Northern Virginia high schools,” Miyares spokesperson ...

It was 60 years ago today that the West Virginia Human Rights Act was signed into law. The state human rights commission held a virtual celebration on its Facebook page on Tuesday morning. The Rev ...

New laws in Virginia take effect on January 1, 2025. Notable new laws include minimum wage increase, changes to the Virginia Human Rights Act, and retirement savings plans for all employees.

The latest Legal Insider discusses the new Virginia Human Rights Act that also prohibits race discrimination based on hairstyle.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Human Rights Commission recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of the West Virginia Human Rights Act, a statute prohibiting employment and public ...

The Virginia General Assembly passed several bills this session expanding employment protections for people with disabilities and domestic workers but killed a pair of workplace harassment bills.

The attorney general “is looking at every complaint and allegation regarding potential violations of the Virginia Human Rights Act at Northern Virginia high schools,” Miyares spokesperson ...