On Feb. 14, the NLRB’s acting GC, Cowen, issued a memorandum to Board personnel rescinding more than 30 “GC memoranda” issued by the former GC, Abruzzo. Cowen’s action – which had been expected after President Donald Trump...more
We previously reported on a May 2023 memorandum issued by the general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board), Jennifer A. Abruzzo, stating her view that “the proffer, maintenance, and enforcement” of...more
10/29/2024
/ Contract Terms ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
NLRB General Counsel ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Posting Requirements ,
Remedies ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
Severance Agreements ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Unfair Labor Practices
The General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board), Jennifer A. Abruzzo, recently issued a memorandum stating that “the proffer, maintenance, and enforcement” of noncompete provisions in employment...more
6/6/2023
/ Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
New Guidance ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
NLRB General Counsel ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Policy Memorandums ,
Protected Concerted Activity ,
Section 7 ,
Severance Agreements
Courts in different jurisdictions take very different approaches to whether and under what circumstances noncompete agreements will be enforced. In fact, the laws with respect to enforcing these agreements differ by...more