The New York State Assembly on June 20, 2023, passed Bill A01278, amending the New York Labor Code and prohibiting covenants not to compete, with certain notable exceptions, while also giving covered individuals the right to...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a rule on Jan. 5, 2023, prohibiting non-competition clauses ("non-competes") in employment agreements. For purposes of the rule, non-compete provisions include explicit and de facto...more
President Joe Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (the Act) on March 3, 2022. The Act amends the Federal Arbitration Act and gives individuals asserting...more
3/17/2022
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Arbitration ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Biden Administration ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
Mandatory Arbitration Clauses ,
New Legislation ,
Sexual Assault ,
Sexual Harassment
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to soon sign into law a bill that will make significant changes to the Illinois Freedom to Work Act and affect the enforceability of employee non-competition provisions. The General...more
6/9/2021
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Consideration ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Enforceability ,
Freedom To Work Act ,
Furloughs ,
Governor Pritzker ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Minimum Salary ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Non-Solicitation Agreements ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
State Labor Laws