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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

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Latest Developments from the Connecticut General Assembly: The Labor and Public Employees Committee Has Spoken (Part Three)

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We have written about the General Assembly’s Labor and Public Employees Committee’s final flurry of activity approving and advancing bills out of committee. ...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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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

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July is Still the New January! Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute’s Mid-Year Legislative Report

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Hot off the press – here is Littler’s mid-year report!  As federal regulators, states and cities continue to pass new workplace regulations through the calendar year, we summarize each state’s notable labor and employment law...more

Houston Harbaugh, P.C.

The Coming Rule & Battle over Non-Compete Agreements

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The battle over non-compete agreements is gearing up. The Federal Trade Commission voted last week to adopt a Final Rule, as promised back in January 2023, that largely bans non-competes. Lawsuits are being filed to block it....more

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP

Step Aside, FTC: NYC to Banish Non-Competes

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The FTC's proposed ban on labor non-competes has loomed since January 2023, with a vote now scheduled for April 23, 2024 in a special Open Commission Meeting. New York City recently joined the growing number of states that...more

Holland & Hart LLP

Minnesota Reforms Law to Ban (Almost) All Noncompete Agreements

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Agreements not to compete have existed as part of the common law for hundreds of years.1 These restraining agreements are designed to reduce economic harm to an employer when a “key” employee departs and are often required at...more

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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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FTC Proposes Regulations Barring Non-Compete Agreements

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On July 9, 2021, President Biden signed an Executive Order requesting that agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), issue rules banning employers from entering non-compete agreements with employees. Following...more

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State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q3 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

Epstein Becker & Green

Employment Law This Week®: White House on Non-Competes, Transgender Bathrooms, Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces, Freelancer Wage...

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We invite you to view Employment Law This Week® - a weekly rundown of the latest news in the field, brought to you by Epstein Becker Green. We look at the latest trends, important court decisions, and new developments that...more

JD Supra Perspectives

Hiring Considerations for Startups: A Checklist

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Generally, startups lack resources to hire human resources professionals, and employment-related issues are a distant priority. Navigating the hiring waters is difficult, but sensitivity to a number of issues can ease the...more

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