The Virginia Employer s Guide is an authoritative and accessible book that provides the "lay of the land" about employment law. The Guide integrates federal and Virginia laws that affect the employer-employee relationship, plus it includes valuable information about managing employees, developing employment policies, and avoiding liability for employment law violations. The Virginia Employer s Guide is written and updated annually by an employment law attorney. We have eliminated legal jargon, offering clear and concise explanations of today s complex labor laws, regulations, and court decisions. Relevant state and federal agencies are listed at the end of each of the ten chapters, along with citations for the information discussed. A valuable resource for business owners, managers, and human resource professionals, this 14th Edition of the Virginia Employer s Guide includes discussion of these and other current topics: ;Information on increases in the federal minimum wage rate ;Overview of the new Virginia Breach of Personal Information Notification law ;Discussion of new law terminating the rights of companies, and other entities, to do business in Virginia if they are convicted of violating federal immigration laws by employing illegal aliens ;Discussion of new Virginia law requiring government contractors to sign contracts stipulating they will not employ illegal aliens ;Discussion of new FMLA leave for military families, along with proposed FMLA regulatory changes ;Information on the new I-9 employment verification form ;Discussion of recent U.S. Supreme court decisions on age discrimination claims, lawsuits by 401(k) plan participants, arbitration agreements, and more ;Discussion of new OSHA regulations on employers responsibilities to pay for personal protective equipment ;New section on employee wellness programs