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Non-Compete Agreements are contracts, typically formed in employment or business purchase contexts, where one party agrees to refrain from engaging in a particular line of work or pursuing business within a certain industry or locale. The purpose of these agreements is to protect employers or business purchasers from competition stemming from former employees or former owners of a business. less -

Recent and Emerging Employment Law Changes Impacting Australian Employers

K&L Gates LLP on 4/11/2025

Not long after intentionally underpaying employees became a criminal offence on 1 January 2025, additional workplace changes have been announced or made by the federal Labor government to further protect workers and stimulate...more

Doing Business in California Guide Updated for 2025

Fox Rothschild LLP on 1/10/2025

The allure of doing business in California is undeniable. It is the world’s fifth (and moving towards fourth) largest economy and a market of over 39 million people. For employers, however, California presents unique...more

Employment Litigation Roundup: December 2024

Seward & Kissel LLP on 1/6/2025

Arizona employer cannot exclude settlement communications from former employee’s retaliation complaint - In Flores v. Rafi Law Group PLLC, the plaintiff accused her law firm employer of retaliating against her by (i)...more

Key employment law changes post elections: Insights from our global experts

A&O Shearman on 12/12/2024

Major employment law developments following recent elections - U.K. - The Employment Rights Bill is huge and all-encompassing and is likely, in time, to shift workplace dynamics. While it’s described as “pro-worker and...more

Be Global: Employment Law in 5 - September 2024

DLA Piper on 10/4/2024

5 developments to read for September in less than 5 minutes - Focus: On the Middle East - In the Middle East, requirements to hire local citizens are expanding. Oman is moving towards private sector Omanisation through new...more

Employment Litigation Roundup: September 2024

Seward & Kissel LLP on 10/4/2024

In Nunez v. Syncsort Incorporated, a Massachusetts court held that a retention bonus did not constitute not “wages” under the Massachusetts Wage Act (the “Wage Act”). The plaintiff-employee alleged that his former employer...more

Employment Litigation Roundup: August 2024

Seward & Kissel LLP on 9/4/2024

In a win for employers, the Connecticut Supreme Court defines “supervisor” narrowly for purposes of vicarious employer liability under Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act - Under Connecticut’s civil rights law, an...more

[Event] Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar: Key Updates and Best Practices for Employers - September 18th, Philadelphia, PA

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC on 8/28/2024

We are thrilled to bring back our Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar in Philadelphia, featuring interactive discussions led by our skilled attorneys on critical topics impacting your business. This year, our Labor &...more

UK Employment Flash

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 7/29/2024

In this issue we discuss the new Labour government’s proposals to strengthen protections for employees; an Employment Appeal Tribunal decision that affirmed that an employee’s waiver of future claims that were unknown at the...more

5 Ways California Employers Can Stay Ahead of the Next Problem

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 5/3/2024

Things move incredibly fast in today’s market, and with the pace of business and the occasional crisis, it’s hard to stay on top of employment compliance best practices. Based on what we’re seeing across a broad set of...more

Key Changes & Updates to Employment Agreements: What Maryland and Virginia Employers Need to Know

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints on 10/30/2023

Employers in Maryland and Virginia should be aware of new laws that affect non-compete, confidentiality, non-disclosure, and non-disparagement provisions in pre-dispute agreements that are provided to employees at the onset...more

Legislative Update: The End of the Road (for 2023)

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 10/18/2023

Seyfarth Synopsis: While Governor Newsom vetoed several impactful bills prior to his October 14, 2023, signing deadline, he approved a wide array of new laws with which businesses will need to comply with in 2024 and beyond,...more

Employment Litigation Roundup: September 2023

Seward & Kissel LLP on 9/19/2023

September 2023: Enjoining competitive employment, advisor mobility, reverse discrimination, the low bar for retaliation, and litigating “Cause” Connecticut Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Enforcing Noncompete...more

Policy Matters Newsletter - January 2023

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 1/16/2023

Labor Employment Policy Highlights of 2022. This past term saw more legislation pass through congressional chambers at a more efficient clip than we have seen in quite some time. That does not mean that federal agencies were...more

Policy Matters Newsletter - February 2022 # 2

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 2/28/2022

Senate Passes The “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021”; Biden Signature Imminent. As Seyfarth noted in this legal update, the central thrust of the measure is to permit persons...more

Don’t Forget! Important New Laws and Year-End Requirements for Illinois Employers

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP on 11/22/2021

While employers were busy figuring out how to comply with the patchwork of laws stemming from the ongoing pandemic, the state of Illinois passed a number of new and amended laws impacting Illinois workplaces. As the year...more

State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q3 2021

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 10/4/2021

2021 continues the trend of increasing regulation of the workplace by state and local governments. Although it is not possible to discuss all state and local laws, this update provides an overview of recent and upcoming...more

The Employment Law Reporter - Spring 2021

Rivkin Radler LLP on 4/28/2021

Here is what we cover in this issue of The Employment Law Reporter: •A federal court in New York has dismissed an employment discrimination lawsuit brought by a former employee of the City University of New York. ...more

Global Employer Guide (Updated)

K&L Gates LLP on 3/3/2021

We are pleased to make available this year's edition of the Global Employer Guide. The guide provides a concise, easy to read summary of employment law across numerous countries. Our updated release reflects the changes...more

The Employment Law Reporter - February 2021

Rivkin Radler LLP on 2/5/2021

Here is what we cover in this issue of The Employment Law Reporter: •The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has affirmed the dismissal of an employment discrimination lawsuit. •A mediation agreement that...more

Key California Employment Law Cases: November 2020

Payne & Fears on 12/14/2020

Semprini v. Wedbush Securities., Inc., 57 Cal. App. 5th 246 (2020) - Summary: A compensation plan based solely on commissions, with recoverable advances on future commissions, does not qualify as “salary” for purposes of...more

[Virtual Event] Employment Practices Liability Insurance - January 26th - 28th, 10:15 am - 4:15 pm EST

American Conference Institute (ACI) on 11/11/2020

29th Annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance - ACI’s 29th Annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance conference returns on January 26-28, 2021 in an interactive, virtual format! This yearly conference is the...more

State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q3 2020

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 10/2/2020

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

State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q1/Q2 2020

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 6/26/2020

State and local governments are increasingly regulating the workplace. In the first and second quarters of 2020 alone, legislatures were particularly active in passing laws addressing sexual harassment training,...more

California Employment Law Notes - March 2020

Proskauer - California Employment Law on 3/17/2020

Time Spent By Employees In Exit Searches Is Compensable - Frlekin v. Apple Inc., 2020 WL 727813 (Cal. S. Ct. 2020) - In this opinion, the California Supreme Court answered a question certified to it by the United...more

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