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Welcome to this edition of the FP Snapshot on the Manufacturing Industry, where we take a quick snapshot look at a recent significant workplace law development with an emphasis on how it impacts employers in the Manufacturing...more
Earlier this month, the Acting General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), William Cowen, rescinded a slew of his predecessor’s policy memoranda. While general counsel (GC) memoranda are not the official...more
The National Labor Relations Board’s acting general counsel withdrew a memorandum issued by his predecessor that characterized some non-competition agreements with employees as violations of federal labor laws....more
The Acting General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board just signaled a new policy direction for labor law under the Trump administration by rescinding more than a dozen policies endorsed by previous leadership....more
On October 7, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) top prosecutor issued a memo to NLRB regional offices, solidifying the hard line her office will take on noncompete and “stay-or-pay” agreements and calling for...more
On October 7, 2024, National Labor Relations Board General Counsel (GC) Jennifer Abruzzo issued GC Memorandum 25-01, consisting of two parts. First, the GC urges the NLRB to provide make-whole relief to employees if the Board...more
On October 7, 2024, the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a memorandum offering her perspective on damages employers may face when enforcing allegedly unlawful non-compete agreements, and...more
On October 7, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer A. Abruzzo issued Memorandum GC 25-01, reinforcing and expanding previous positions on how certain restrictive covenants may violate the National...more
2023 was a banner year for trade secrets, non-competes, and other restrictive covenants. Employee non-competes continued to garner attention at the federal agency level, drawing commentary and action from the Federal Trade...more
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) sent shockwaves through the employment landscape when General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo took the position that the “proffer, maintenance, and enforcement” of restrictive covenants...more
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is chipping away at employment agreements and other restrictive covenants one clause at a time. In a recent memorandum, the General Counsel said she believes restricting employees...more
2023 started off with a bang, and it is certainly not ending with a whimper. On January 4, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the settlement of two enforcement actions against employers arising out of their...more
The Clash famously asked “Should I stay, or should I go?” on their 1982 album, Combat Rock, and with recent attacks on non-competes at both the state and federal level, some employers are imposing additional costs on...more
When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more
This program is designed to ensure that you and your business stay prepared and in compliance with new developments in federal and Illinois labor and employment laws. You'll gain invaluable insights on a range of topics...more
It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years — and this past...more
National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo has proclaimed that, except in limited circumstances, non-compete agreements generally violate Section 8(a)(1) of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). In a...more
The US National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB’s) general counsel issued guidance on May 30 announcing that noncompete provisions contained in many employment agreements violate the National Labor Relations Act unless narrowly...more
Non-compete agreements continue to face intense scrutiny from government authorities. On May 30, the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) issued a guidance memorandum opining that...more
Employers following the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) rulemaking process that will restrict non-compete agreements in many employment relationships may be relieved to learn that the FTC is not expected to vote on its...more
For more than a year, the Federal Trade Commission has been mulling on whether the federal government should regulate employee non-compete agreements. Traditionally, those agreements limit where and for whom an employee may...more
Over last week, two seemingly unconnected events happened that impact restrictive covenant and labor law. First, the National Labor Relations Board’s General Counsel, Jennifer Abruzzo, issued a memorandum opining that certain...more
Historically, non-compete agreements between employer and employee have been matters of state law. However, in recent years, federal agencies have commenced efforts to curtail their use. For example, the Federal Trade...more
Employers should review their non-compete agreements now that the NLRB General Counsel announced that many of them violate federal labor law – regardless of whether you have a unionized workforce. General Counsel Jennifer...more
This edition of Employment Flash looks at developments in labor and employment law, including with respect to restrictive covenants; new state anti-harassment laws; minimum wage increases; age bias claims; and the employee...more