Cathy Welsh discussed the latest changes in employment law — both at the state and federal level - at the Society for Human Resources Management’s Shenandoah Valley Chapter’s monthly meeting in June. This particular meeting focused more on Virginia state law changes as many new employment laws were passed in the 2026 General Assembly Session. Cathy is Legislative Chair for SVSHRM and gives an employment law update to the Chapter annually.
Cathy Welsh will discuss the latest changes in employment law — both at the state and federal level at the Society for Human Resources Management’s Shenandoah Valley Chapter’s monthly meeting in June. She will break down how recent shifts under the Trump Administration could affect things like immigration enforcement, the proposed DOL minimum salary increase, the Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act, and what’s new with the NLRB and OFCCP. Cathy is Legislative Chair for SVSHRM and gives an employment law update to the Chapter annually.
At its monthly meeting in April, Cathy Welsh represented Management employment attorneys and Nicole Fout of Shelley Cupp and Schulte, P.C., represented Plaintiff employment attorneys in giving HRBA members an idea of the evolution of employment law federally and Virginia in the last decade and where it is likely headed.
Cathy was asked to serve as Dinner Chair for this year’s MS Dinner of Champions to be held at Brix & Columns Vineyard on Thursday, August 22, 2024. She will be welcoming attendees and presenting the MS Silver Hope Award to Jim DeLucas, CDO/Board Chair, Nielsen Builders. Cathy has known Jim for years serving with him on a variety of charitable boards. Flora Pettit is also a sponsor of this premier fundraising event which garners business and individual support to benefit research and treatment of multiple sclerosis.
Jennifer Shirkey and Cathy Welsh Will Present to the Skyline Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants
Jennifer will be discussing the Secure Act 2.0 (especially its required minimum distribution and plan self-correction provisions), while Cathy will be giving a federal and state employment law update.
Cathy has been the Legislative Chair of the SVSHRM for many years. At the Chapter’s May meeting, Cathy will update members on state and federal legislative changes and recent court opinions.
Cathy has been the Legislative Chair of the SVSHRM for many years. At the Chapter’s May meeting, Cathy will update members on state and federal legislative changes and recent court opinions.
Cathy Welsh will talk via Zoom with Cville SHRM members about the many changes in Virginia employment law such as the new Virginia overtime law and marijuana legislation, as well as fall out from Virginia’s wage theft, misclassification, noncompete and Virginia Values Act changes.
Cathy was invited to participate on a panel focused on “Navigating the New Regulatory Environment” at this annual Business Summit.
Cathy Welsh will present a Legislative and Employment Law Update to the Shenandoah Valley Society for Human Resource Management (SVSHRM).
Cathy Welsh will talk via Zoom with WASHRM members about the recent changes in Virginia employment law such as the wage theft, misclassification and Virginia Values Act statutory changes that were effective July 1, 2020, along with changes with how marijuana is being handled by employers throughout the Commonwealth. Finally, Cathy will take Q&A regarding COVID-related questions.
The reality: Re-opening, re-staffing, ramping back to full production, re-evaluating operation as the Governor allows Phase 1 to begin is not like opening up after closing for a snow storm, remodel-ing, re-tooling or taking a long vacation. For many business owner and managers, there are as more questions than answers.
The HR Chamber’s Diversity Business Council is hosting a symposium on expanding equality and opportunity in business by focusing on ageism, veterans and women in the workplace. Cathy will be presenting on age discrimination and how to manage aging employees in the workforce.
The dynamic duo of Jennifer and Cathy will pair up at Blue Ridge Community College's Plecker Center on February 11, 2020 to assist SVSHRM members in understanding and navigating changes and nuances in state and federal employee benefits and employment laws.