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Wisconsin Legislators Propose Near-Total Ban on Noncompete Agreements

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Key points- • Democrats in the Wisconsin Legislature introduced a bill which would ban most noncompete agreements. • The bill would still allow employers to use nondisclosure agreements and restrict use of customer lists...more

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Developments in Employee Mobility: California’s SB 699, New York’s 203-f and FTC/DOL Collaboration

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Employers take note: a series of recent developments could impact employment agreements across the country. SB 699: A New Addition to California Non-Compete Law- Under California Business and Professions Code Section...more

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California Federal Court Declares Arbitration Clause Unenforceable

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In Munoz, v. Earthgrains Distribution, LLC, 2023 WL 5986129 (S.D. Cal. Sept. 13, 2023), the plaintiffs, members of a class of independent distributors of baked goods for Earthgrains and other bakeries, alleged that they were...more

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Colorado Supreme Court Holds ‘Use-It-Or-Lose-It’ Vacation Policies Are Void in Nieto v. Clark’s Market

On June 14, 2021, the Colorado Supreme Court provided an answer to the long-standing question of whether “use-it-or-lose-it” vacation policies are permissible under the Colorado Wage Claim Act (CWCA). In the case of Nieto v....more

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Mandatory Arbitration Provision Struck Down by the Washington Supreme Court

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Washington Supreme Court refused to enforce a mandatory arbitration agreement that was contained within an Employee Handbook. ...more

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Mark Your Calendars, New York Employers: A Look at the 2020 Effective Dates for Employment-Related Legislation

2019 brought a number of important changes in the law that warrant the attention of New York employers. Start off the new year right and ensure your calendars are up to date by including the 2020 effective dates of these New...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Reminder: Imminent Changes to Enforceability of Non-Competes in Washington State

With the new year fast approaching, employers with Washington-based workers should ensure—if they have not already—that they are prepared to comply with legal changes substantially limiting the enforcement of non-compete...more

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Court to Consider Whether California Ride Share Drivers Who Make Airport Runs Are Exempt from the Federal Arbitration Act

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On November 26, 2019, San Francisco Superior Court Judge Richard B. Ulmer ruled that the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) might not apply to Uber drivers who are engaged in interstate commerce while driving passengers to or...more

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Eleventh Circuit Limits Reach of Arbitration Agreements, Finds “Pay Your Own Fees” Clause Unenforceable

On November 22, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the court with jurisdiction over Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, handed down a decision that invalidates certain provisions in arbitration...more

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Littler Global Guide - Finland - Q3 2019

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The new Working Time Act addresses changes in the labor market and in working life. It also responds to the requirements of the Working Time Directive and its interpretative practice. The changes will take effect on January...more

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California Supreme Court Provides Valuable Blueprint For Your Arbitration Agreement Strategy

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The California Supreme Court recently handed down an intriguing decision which casts doubt on – and in some cases even condemns – some of the most common practices used by employers in both drafting and presenting arbitration...more

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Are Your Noncompete Agreements Dying of Old Age?

Key Points - • Tight labor markets are leading courts and legislatures to closely scrutinize noncompetes and other restrictive covenants. • If there are changes in an employee’s job and/or the company’s business, it...more

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Working Wise: Tips and Common Mistakes to Avoid for Employers in California

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In this episode of the Working Wise Podcast Series, K&L Gates Los Angeles Associate Saman Rejali provides an overview of tips and common mistakes to avoid for employers doing business in California....more

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Ninth Circuit: Arbitration Agreements Cannot Require Employees to Individually Arbitrate Claims in Separate Proceedings

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The Ninth Circuit is the latest court to consider the NLRB’s position that class and collective action waivers violate the NLRA; here, the court ruled that an arbitration agreement that completely prevents employees from...more

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Ninth Circuit Holds Class Action Waivers Violate NLRA: What Employers Should Do Now

In an important 2–1 decision, a divided panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently concluded class action waivers in arbitration agreements violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and therefore are...more

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Seventh Circuit Voids Employee Promises to Not Pursue Wage and Hour Claims as Members of a Class or Collective Action

Many employers will be surprised to learn that, under some circumstances, the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) may regulate their ability to enter into certain contractual agreements with employees. The decision of the...more

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Seventh Circuit Holds Class Action Waivers are Unlawful and Unenforceable Creating a Circuit Split

On May 26, 2016, in the matter of Lewis v. Epic Systems Corporation, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit held that an arbitration agreement, which required employees to submit to individual arbitration for any...more

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Ninth Circuit Blesses Iskanian

On September 28, 2015, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a 2-1 decision in the long-awaited case of Sakkab v. Luxottica Retail North America, Inc. (No. 13-55184, D.C. No. 3:12-cv-00436-GPC-KSC) (“Sakkab”). The Court...more

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