Nov 11, 2024 | Employment Law
Important updates on the status of the FTC’s Rule banning non-competes: In a further update to the litigation status of the FTC’s final rule banning employee non-competes, on October 18, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission filed a petition of appeal with the U.S. Court...
Nov 7, 2024 | Employment Law
Recently, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that the agency had filed 110 lawsuits challenging unlawful employment discrimination practices in fiscal year 2024. The EEOC is responsible for oversight and enforcement of federal employment...
Oct 25, 2024 | Employment Law
Federal holidays are recognized national observances that, for many, play a significant role in American culture. They offer employees an opportunity to take a break from work, celebrate important moments, and spend time with family and friends. However, when it comes...
Oct 16, 2024 | Employment Law
On October 7, 2024, National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) General Counsel (GC), Jennifer Abruzzo, issued a memorandum to NLRB field offices adding additional substance to the position on non-competes she outlined in her May 30, 2024, Memo, chiefly that “overbroad...
Oct 9, 2024 | Employment Law
U.S. employers continue to face significant risks from claims of unlawful workplace retaliation under federal law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). To emphasize that point, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity...
Oct 2, 2024 | Employment Law
The rise of remote work has fundamentally reshaped the modern workplace, offering unprecedented flexibility and access to talent across geographic boundaries. However, this shift introduces new challenges for employers, particularly when it comes to terminating remote...