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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Florida’s CHOICE Act Offers Employers Unprecedented Tools for Non-Compete + Garden Leave Agreements

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The Florida Legislature passed the Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act on April 24, introducing the most sweeping changes to Florida’s restrictive covenant...more

A&O Shearman

Q1 2025: Dutch employment law update

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In our continuous effort to keep you informed on legislative developments, we wish to highlight the current consultation phase for upcoming legislation. This phase is an important step in the legislative process, allowing...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The DOJ and FTC Release New Guidance for Business Activities Affecting Workers

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On January 16, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (together, the Agencies) released the Antitrust Guidelines for Business Activities Affecting Workers (Guidelines),...more

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Key Changes to New York Employment Law in 2024 and What to Expect in 2025

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Every new year brings changes to the employment laws applicable to New York State and New York City employers. In this article, we review the key employment laws that went into effect in 2024 and highlight some of the new and...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

Is the FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes a Non-Issue?…Not Yet

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There is much uncertainty about the future of FTC's new rule (the “FTC Rule”) making most non-compete agreements unlawful and barring employers from enforcing past non-compete clauses against nearly all employees and...more

Nilan Johnson Lewis PA

Minnesota Legislature Passes Bill Limiting Future Non-Compete Agreements

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Minnesota is banning employment non-compete agreements and restricting provisions that require non-Minnesota laws or venues for disputes. The law will become effective on July 1, 2023, and will apply to agreements entered...more

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California Attempts to Weed Out Unfair Labor Practices at the State Level by Enacting Union-Friendly Regulation on Employers in...

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As the cannabis industry has rapidly progressed over the years, states such as New York, New Jersey and Illinois have begun to implement legislation that encourages employers to engage in labor peace agreements with unions....more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q2 2019

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State and local governments are increasingly regulating the workplace. Although it is not possible to discuss all state and local laws, this update provides an overview of recent and upcoming legislative developments to help...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Uber and IC Misclassification in New York: The Other Shoe May Be Dropping

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The New York Times today reported that the New York State Department of Labor has found two Uber drivers as eligible for unemployment benefits after having rejected the company’s argument that the drivers are independent...more

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Uber Suffers Another Independent Contractor Misclassification Setback in California

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Uber has not fared well in court battles recently. After losing an unemployment case last month in Florida, it has now just lost an independent contractor misclassification wage case in California. This loss in California...more

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