Caitlin E. Tobin

Associate

ctobin@whitefordlaw.com

Richmond T: 804.807.7384 F: 804.807.7386

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Caitlin E. Tobin

ASSOCIATE

ctobin@whitefordlaw.com

RICHMOND

T: 804.807.7384

F: 804.807.7386

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BIOGRAPHY

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Ms. Tobin counsels employers on all aspects of labor and employment law. She represents employers before federal and state courts and agencies in matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, contract disputes, protected leave, and other federal and state employment claims.

Ms. Tobin also regularly advises both public and private employers on their rights and obligations under federal, state, and local labor and employment laws. She also regularly conducts investigations, including bullying and harassment concerns and Title IX complaints.

Memberships & Activities

Member: Virginia Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section
Member: Richmond Bar Association

ARTICLES

October 10, 2024

Employment Law Update: Political Speech in the Workplace

With Election Day quickly approaching and voting already underway in many states, employers should refresh their understanding of best practices for navigating political speech in the workplace.

August 8, 2024

Employment Law Update: Ninth Circuit Ruling Reminds Employers They May be Held Liable for Social Media Harassment

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently ruled, in Okonowsky v. Garland, No. 23-55404, that an employer may be held liable for a Title VII hostile work environment claim based on harassing content posted on an employee’s personal social media account outside the workplace.

May 30, 2024

Employment Law Update: Maryland Bans Noncompete Agreements for Veterinary and Healthcare Professionals

In April, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a sweeping ban on noncompete and conflict of interest provisions for certain veterinary and healthcare professionals. For veterinary professionals, the law takes effect this weekend, on June 1, 2024. The ban for healthcare professionals becomes effective next year, on July 1, 2025.

April 10, 2024

Employment Law Update: The Department of Labor Joins Growing List of Agencies Targeting AI Selection Tools for Enforcement

In a joint statement issued on April 4, 2024, five federal agencies, including the Department of Labor, announced they will apply their enforcement authorities to the use of automated systems, including artificial intelligence (AI). As the agencies put it, “Although many of these tools offer the promise of advancement, their use also has the potential to perpetuate unlawful bias, automate unlawful discrimination, and produce other harmful outcomes.”

January 11, 2024

Employment Law Update: DOL Publishes Final Rule for Classifying Workers Under the FLSA

On January 10, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) published its final Rule on classifying workers as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Rule will take effect on March 11, 2024.

September 25, 2023

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employers Should Know

On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) became law, placing heightened obligations upon employers to accommodate pregnant employees. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) immediately began accepting charges under the PWFA for alleged violations occurring on or after June 27, 2023.

NEWSLETTERS

October 4, 2023

Labor & Employment Newsletter - October 2023

Eleventh Circuit Joins Third, Seventh, and Ninth Circuits in Ruling That USERRA Requires Paid Military Leave When Employer Provides Paid Leave For “Comparable” Absences

Change to Maryland’s Cannabis Laws Raises Questions for Employers

An Early Report on How The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Admissions Policies Decision Is Impacting The Private Sector

Supreme Court Toughens Standard In Religious Accommodation Cases

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employers Should Know