Virginia Mechanic's Liens - Deadline Overview

Below is a copy of a "cheat sheet" summary of important deadlines relating to Virginia mechanic's liens John Lockard and I prepared for a recent talk. Obviously not intended as a complete overview of mechanic's lien law, times or requirements; but a simple "keep in mind" overview.

2014 Carter Gunn Memorial Stressbuster 8K - 27 Nov

Make your reservations now for the 2014 Carter Gunn Memorial Stressbuster 8K fun fun. This year the Stressbuster 8K is November 22, 2014 at First Landing State Park, Virginia Beach, VA. Registration starts at 7:30am; the race starts at 9:00am.

This is a fun, cross country 8K race along historic, scenic and rolling trails in First Landing State Park. The race is Chronotrack B-tag Timed.

All proceeds go to the Carter T. Gunn Fund, which is part of the Vandeventer Black Foundation. The Carter T. Gunn Fund is dedicated to fighting depression and educating the public about mental health.

More information about the Stressbuster 8K, including for registration or being a sponsor, is available at the following web link:

http://www.cartergunnstressbuster8k.mettleevents.com/

DOL Final Rule Raises Federal Contract Minimum Wage to $10.10 per hour

DOL issued its final rule on October 7 implementing President Obama's Executive Order 13,658 and increasing the minimum wage for workers performing federal service and construction contracts to $10.10 per hour. The final rule also sets future increases to be based upon the Consumer Price Index. More information about the final rule is available at the following DOL media web link:

http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/whd/WHD20141888.htm

Vandeventer Black Labor & Employment Law Seminar: November 18, 2014, Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

The Labor & Employment group of our firm is pleased to announce its 29^th annual Labor & Employment Law Review and Update!  The seminar will be held on November 18, 2014 at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel from

8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Topics Include: Recent Developments in Labor & Employment Law • Affordable Care Act Updates • Managing Employee Leave • Workers’ Compensation Tips • Hiring & Firing • New Requirements for Government Contractors. Please share the attached flyer with your clients.

 Individuals can register online at www.vanblk.com/Events/LaborEmploymentSeminar by November 10, 2014. The cost for the seminar is $175 per person. This includes the course materials, breakfast, lunch, and valet parking. Additional attendees from the same organization may attend for $160 per person.

Vandeventer Black’s Labor & Employment team represents a wide variety of organizations and businesses in labor and employment law and litigation matters, including discrimination claims, union avoidance, NLRB charges, wrongful discharge, breach of contract suits, trade secret/unfair competition suits, wage and hour, employee benefits, workers’ compensation defense, immigration, and employee relations counseling and training.