Real World Legal Updates

It’s OFCCP Compliance Season for Federal Contractors

June 29, 2023!! That is the deadline for qualifying government contractors to certify with the Department of Labor’s OFCCP that they have done their annual written Affirmative Action Plan. Failure to act may cause your company to end up on the DOL’s audit list, never a fun thing. Berenzweig Leonard, LLP Managing Partner Declan Leonard sits down with Lynn Clements of Berkshire to discuss how government contractors can get this done and stay on the right side of DOL.

Be Your HR Best: HR’s Essential Role in Business Leadership

We recently hosted our second event in our Be Your HR Best webinar series, designed to help HR professionals and business leaders navigate the evolving employment law landscape. Listen on-demand as Berenzweig Leonard attorneys Declan Leonard and Seth Berenzweig explore the critical roles HR leaders should serve as essential members of business leadership, and address how businesses can get significant value from HR executives to help lead their organizations. Learn why your company should stop sidelining HR leadership and see real-life examples of how HR leaders can help strengthen businesses and promote growth.

Be Your HR Best: New Year, New Ways to Engage Your Workforce

Last week we hosted the first event in our Be Your HR Best webinar series, designed to help HR professionals and business leaders navigate the evolving employment law landscape. We have also made it available on-demand for those unable to join us during the live broadcast. Watch as attorneys Declan Leonard and Nicholas Johnson break down the top employment trends that HR leaders and business owners can use to promote employee engagement in 2023. 
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What States Are Doing To Close Gender & Racial Pay Gaps

As pay disparity based on gender and race continues to be a nationwide concern, states are becoming more aggressive in their efforts to combat it. The two most common laws are pay transparency, in which employers are required to list the pay range in the initial job posting, and prohibitions on asking an applicant about their salary history. Watch as Berenzweig Leonard Managing Partner Declan Leonard and Senior Associate Elizabeth Payne-Maddalena discuss these state law trends and how companies can use this to their competitive advantage.

What You Need To Know About Virginia’s New Data Privacy Laws

Starting on January 1, 2023, Virginia businesses and those companies who look to do business within Virginia might be subject to the newly enacted Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA). This law mandates that certain companies who routinely collect biographical and other sensitive information regarding Virginia consumers take immediate steps to ensure that such information is adequately protected from unlawful disclosure. Watch as Berenzweig Leonard Managing Partner Declan Leonard and Associate Aleksey House tell you all you need to know to get ready for this significant change in the business landscape in Virginia.

Top 5 Considerations in a Merger - Acquisition

Whether you are expanding your business portfolio through M&A or making a strategic exit, one thing is certain: it is important to understand the details of your deal. In this podcast, Berenzweig Leonard LLP Managing Partner Declan Leonard is joined by Associate Attorney Joseph Tulloch as they explore their list of the top five considerations every buyer and seller should pay special attention to as they navigate the M&A process.

How to Respond in a Time of Crisis

When a company is faced with a legal crisis, a quick and effective response is the best way to limit potential damage. In this episode of Real World Business Law, Senior Associate Attorney Elizabeth Payne-Maddalena and Legal Operations and Social Media Coordinator Rachel Goodnight discuss the recent public Try Guys crisis and break down what business owners can learn from the company's response. https://lnkd.in/dPsusFN3

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You Received a Charge of Discrimination - Now What?

When a company first receives a Charge of Discrimination from the EEOC, it must thoroughly respond to the initial claim to protect itself throughout the entire process. In this episode of Real World Employment Law, Managing Partner Declan Leonard is joined by Senior Associate Drew Smith as they provide guidance on how to navigate the EEOC's process and create an effective position statement for your business. https://lnkd.in/eE3CSKQH

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Intellectual Property 101 for Business Owners

Knowing your rights and risks is a crucial way for businesses to secure their brand identities and inventions. Partner Stephanie Wilson interviews intellectual property lawyer Clyde Findley to learn what business owners should consider when thinking about how to protect their company’s intellectual property assets.

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How Companies Can Avoid Liability for Workplace Harassment

Workplace harassment remains an important issue for businesses, but organizations caught unprepared to address these potential issues put themselves at legal risk. Watch as Managing Partner Declan Leonard and Partner Nicholas Johnson discuss the steps companies can take to avoid legal liability when a co-worker harasses another co-worker.

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