LaborSpeak: Virginia Employment Law Reforms

Connecticut has enacted a comprehensive new framework regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) that will significantly expand employer obligations in the coming years. Connecticut joins a growing patchwork of state AI laws—including measures in Illinois, Colorado, California, New York City, and Texas—that differ in enforcement, scope, and notice and audit obligations, creating a complex compliance landscape for multi-state employers.

Virginia has enacted a broad set of employment law reforms that will significantly expand employer obligations over the next several years. These new laws reflect growing nationwide trends relating to restrictive covenants, compensation practices, leave policies and salary transparency.

Washington State has enacted legislation that will render most non‑compete agreements void and unenforceable as of June 30, 2027. Learn more about the Washington non‑compete law in Akin’s latest LaborSpeak video.