Labor & Employment Law Issues Facing Your Credit Union with Victor Cardwell

Join Victor Cardwell, Principal and Chairman at the law firm of Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black PLC, as he discusses top labor and employment law issues your credit union should be aware of. Cardwell dives into unionization efforts, leave and flexible work policies, the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, and what you should know about affirmative action plan requirements from the Department of Labor.   

Key Takeaways:  

• Understand the basics of unionization efforts, meeting employees’ needs, and how flexible work policies can impact your ability to attract and retain talent. 

• Dive into the importance of DEI in recruitment and retention, the hiring process, and succession planning. 
• Learn about the Department of Labor’s rules regarding affirmative action programs and why your credit union must have one in place. 

Victor Cardwell is co-chair of Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black’s (WRVB) Labor & Employment practice group, as well as a Principal and Chairman of the WRVB Board of Directors. He practices labor and employment law throughout the U.S., focusing on diversity, the Fair Labor Standards Act, labor/management relations, and workplace violence. Victor has significant experience before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. He offers counsel and training to executives and human resources managers on a wide range of employer concerns: harassment, sexual orientation and gender identity issues, retaliation, discrimination, wage and hour compliance, health and disability, discipline, discharge, and more. Additionally, Victor is the Immediate Past President of the Virginia Bar Association and serves on the Virginia State Bar’s Board of Governors for its Diversity Conference. He was named to the Roanoke Law Foundation Fellows Program in 2018. Learn more about Victor.