As reported earlier, the FTC voted this week to approve its Final Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “Rule” or “Final Rule”), which outlaws almost all non-compete agreements between employees and employers throughout the...more
4/29/2024
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted Tuesday to ban non-compete agreements between employers and employees, a move that is sure to face a legal challenge. The rule is slated to take effect 120 days after it is published...more
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) recently made headlines, ruling in the McLaren Macomb case that employers can no longer offer severance agreements with overly broad confidentiality and non-disparagement...more
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a proposed rule aimed at prohibiting employers from utilizing non-compete clauses in employment agreements. Importantly, the proposed rule seeks to supersede all...more
Lawmakers introduced and passed several bills in 2019 as part of an aggressive agenda to overhaul New York employment laws. Harris Beach attorneys Lindsey Zullo, Dan Palermo, Ibby Tariq and Taylor Ventre discuss a host of...more
1/9/2020
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New York State’s frequently asked questions (FAQ) guidance on harassment prevention has been updated to reflect several recent amendments to workplace harassment law. While the guidance is tailored to address sexual...more
11/25/2019
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On Monday, August 12, 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed off on a major expansion of the state's workplace harassment and anti-discrimination law. Although the measures were passed by the State Legislature against...more
8/14/2019
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Early on Saturday, March 31, 2018, the New York State Legislature passed a budget bill that includes several changes and additions to workplace sexual harassment law. Governor Andrew Cuomo applauded the measure as the...more
4/11/2018
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