The Virginia Legislature enacted amendments to its existing Non-Compete Act (the “Act”) on March 24. The amendments will broaden the categories of employees who cannot be subject to non-competition covenants by including any...more
Following the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed non-compete ban being overturned last year, certain state legislatures remain focused on limiting restrictions on employees. Recently, New Jersey and New York lawmakers each...more
While California whistleblowers have long received protection under California law, effective January 1, 2025, California employers have new notice requirements. California employers must ensure their posting is up-to-date...more
n July 31, 2024, Massachusetts enacted a new law entitled An Act Relative to Salary Range Transparency, which requires employers disclose a pay range in job postings and advertisements. The law is slated to become...more
On June 20, 2023, the New York Senate sent bill S.3100A/A.1278B to the desk of Governor Kathy Hochul to prohibit non-competition agreements broadly throughout New York State. This bill, if signed into law, will take effect...more
6/27/2023
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On February 6, 2023, New Jersey’s Governor Phil Murphy signed the Temporary Laborers’ Bill of Rights into law, which will impact over 127,000 temporary workers in the state as well as their employers. Most provisions of this...more
4/21/2023
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Nelson Mullins is continuously monitoring trends and state law changes regarding restrictive covenants in employment agreements. Several states have recently enacted or modified legislation that may significantly restrict an...more
6/30/2022
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In early May 2022, the New Jersey Legislature introduced a comprehensive bill seeking to regulate and limit the use of non-compete agreements in a multitude of ways. Importantly, if enacted Bill A3715 would require employers...more
On April 3, 2020, New York State enacted a paid sick leave law (“NY PSLL”) requiring many employers to provide paid sick leave. Under the NY PSLL, covered employees begin accruing sick leave on Sept. 30, 2020, but may only...more
1. Non-Competition Agreements Prohibited for Low Wage Earners in Maryland -
Maryland law prohibits employers from entering into non-competition agreements with low wage workers, defined as employees who earn $15 per hour...more