Valerie Hoffman Quoted in Business Insurance
"More Pro-Employee Laws on the Way"

Valerie Hoffman was quoted in the Business Insurance article, "More Pro-Employee Laws on the Way,” published February 8, 2010. The article reported that many expected the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 to be the first of many new pro-employee laws, however, Congress has been busy with health care reform and other issues, so the trend has yet to materialize. The article further reported that observers still say more pro-employee legislation could become law, and employers should expect stricter enforcement of existing laws by federal agencies. Val commented, “As important as Congress is, maybe even more important is the regulatory activity by the executive branch, agencies that deal with employment." She told Business Insurance that she expects the federal agencies to take “a vigorous approach to employment issues that will continue to put the pressure on employers nationwide.” Val further pointed out that while there might not be action in Congress, “I think it'll be substantial in regulation."