NLRB General Counsel Explains What Remedies She Wants for Non-Competes She Considers Illegal and Promises Crack-Down on “Stay-or-Pay” Agreements
NLRB General Counsel Memorandum 25-01 urges the Board to seek “make whole” remedies for non-compete agreements that run afoul of the NLRA. The Memorandum also alleges certain “stay-or-pay” arrangements are…
Read More »Professor Gregory Germain Provides Insights into Non-Disclosure Agreements Used by the International House of Prayer-Kansas City Amid Abuse Scandal
The International House of Prayer-Kansas City (IHOPKC), admits a scandal involving sexual abuse allegations against its founder, has asked staff members and volunteers to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prohibiting…
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Mia Farber, Robert Gignilliat, Scott Jang and Corey Donovan Tracey Author “California’s Law Barring Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Permanently Enjoined”
Mia Farber, Robert Gignilliat, Scott Jang and Corey Donovan Tracey author “California’s Law Barring Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Permanently Enjoined,” published by SHRM. Source link
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FAR Rule Implements EO-Mandated Use of Project Labor Agreements on Large Federal Construction Projects
The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) has issued a final rule establishing a project labor agreement (PLA) requirement for contracts that meet the definition of federal “large-scale construction projects”…
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New York Legislative Update: Freelancer Protections, Discrimination Claims, Settlement Agreements
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed bills enacting the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, extending the statute of limitations to file a lawsuit alleging unlawful discriminatory practices, and barring the…
Read More »The Fate of California Nonsolicitation Agreements in 2024
by Jennifer Shaw and Melissa Whitehead | | November 13, 2023 In our previous post on October 23 2023, we discussed A.B. 1076, which makes important changes to California Business…
Read More »California Enacts the Nail in the Coffin of Non-Compete Agreements
by Melissa Whitehead | | October 23, 2023 California law makes void any contract “by which anyone is restrained from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or business of any…
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Valentine’s Day “Gift” For Employers With California Employees That Work Under Noncompete Agreements
Topics: New Laws & Legislation, Non-Compete and Trade Secrets In September, California created a cause of action whereby employees may challenge non-compete agreements and win damages and attorney’s fees (see…
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New California Law Makes Non-Compete Agreements Unlawful, Not Just Void
California’s Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1076 on October 13, 2023, which adds new Business & Professions Code §16600.1, making it unlawful to impose non-compete clauses on employees – which…
Read More »Arbitration Agreements: Overview and Recent Developments
Up-to-date information for employers on topics and issues that may affect workplace operations. The posts are current as of the date of the posting. by Jennifer Shaw and Julienne Correa…
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How Can We Better Understand Federal Sentencing Through Plea Agreements?
A person arrested for a crime becomes an “accused.” Once a person is formally charged with a crime, either by grand jury indictment or bill of information, they become a…
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CDF Wage and Hour Task Force – Monthly Tips – Update on Post-Pandemic Voluntary Work-From-Home Agreements & Reimbursements for Work-At-Home Expenses
Topics: Court Decisions, Personnel Policies and Procedures, Wage & Hour Issues Recent developments raise questions about post-pandemic voluntary work-from-home agreements and reimbursements for work-at-home expenses. This is our monthly blog…
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Juelsgaard Clinic Supports FTC Proposed Ban on Noncompete Agreements as Good for Labor Mobility, Competition, and Innovation – Mills Legal Clinic of Stanford Law School
Juelsgaard Intellectual Property and Innovation Clinic students Seraj Desai (JD ’24), Tanner Kuenneth (JD ’23), and Julia Laurence (JD ’24) recently submitted a comment to the Federal Trade Commission supporting…
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