In a new memo issued by the General Counsel (GC) for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), “the proffer, maintenance, and enforcement of a non-compete provision” is described as a violation of Section 8 of the National...more
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced new rules, effective March 8, 2021, clarifying how to determine if an individual is an employee–entitled to minimum wage, overtime, and other statutory protections—or an independent...more
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Brooks Pierce has been honored to have so many North Carolina employers rely on us for up-to-date guidance on personnel matters stemming from the COVID-19 crisis. Employers can also expect timely webinars and roundtables from...more
On April 20, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 134 permitting employers to provide financial assistance to employees who have been temporarily furloughed for reasons related to COVID-19...more
On April 20, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 134 permitting employers to provide financial assistance to employees who have been temporarily furloughed for reasons related to COVID-19...more
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law. The FFCRA contains two key provisions for employers – the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA) and...more
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law. The FFCRA contains two key provisions for employers – the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA) and...more
On April 9, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) posted additional, updated guidance for employers regarding COVID-19, the ADA, and other EEO laws, and consolidated all its COVID-19 related advice...
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Employers are faced with difficult and unpleasant choices in response to the current COVID-19 crisis. Some are closing down or reducing operations. This guidance addresses your rights and obligations concerning salaried...more
Do you offer free parking, snacks, coffee, paid leave to first responders, cell phone plans, financial assistance for adoption, loans, buy-back of unused PTO, gym memberships, wellness plans, discounts on retail goods,...more
Many United States companies use arbitration agreements requiring employees to arbitrate employment claims instead of bringing them before a state or federal court. Many of these agreements are required by the employer as a...more
For companies with employees or contractors who live or work in Massachusetts, a recently passed law has significantly changed how covenants not to compete in that state may be used. The new law, which will take effect in...more
On October 6, 2014, the US Department of Labor issued a Notice announcing a “Time-Limited Non-Enforcement Policy” related to the new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations affecting domestic service employees. Those new...more
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In April, I posted a discussion of the background of proposed legislation (HB 484 and SB 491) concerning the siting of wind energy facilities in North Carolina. In particular, the legislature was responding to concerns about...more
The North Carolina legislature is now considering proposed legislation (SB 491/HB 484) under which the siting of "Wind Energy Facilities,” otherwise known as wind turbine farms and the supporting infrastructure, would be...more