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Hiring & Firing Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices Non-Compete Agreements

Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and... more +
Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings.  less -
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FTC Launches Task Force To Investigate and Prosecute ‘Unfair’ No-Poach, Noncompetes and Other Labor-Market Practices

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will continue its focus on “unfair” competition in the labor markets – including the use of noncompete, no-poach and no-hire agreements – albeit with a seemingly more targeted approach than...more

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Federal Agency Actions (Could) Lead to Big Changes

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Two federal agencies dealing with employment issues, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Labor (DOL), are considering or have already implemented new rules that will affect employers. The issues relate to...more

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Hidden Pitfalls of Old Non-Compete Provisions

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Companies and employers around the country seek to protect their intellectual property by, among other things, using non-compete provisions in employment agreements. Generally, these provisions are intended to prevent an...more

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