Salespeople in Virginia are in trouble. Due to a recent Virginia Supreme Court decision, sales commissions in Virginia are no longer considered wages under the Virginia Wage Payment Act. The decision is a jolt to any salesperson with a commission plan that falls under Virginia law, as it removes the primary means of full recovery, and it ends substantial employer penalties for withholding earned but unpaid commissions. The decision rips the teeth from the statute
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A wide-ranging set of California employment laws took effect on January 1, 2026, with additional notice-related requirements rolling out early in the year pursuant to multiple statutory amendments to the California Labor Code and Government Code. The changes affect compensation transparency, equal pay enforcement, certain employment contract provisions, workplace notices, and layoff disclosures. While the laws apply broadly, they are particularly relevant to employees and employers in the technology, startup, and finance sectors, where compensation
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