This week, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or “Board”) issued a decision that could significantly shape the terms of severance agreements with departing employees. Under this decision, all employers are prohibited...more
For the last two decades, with the principal exception of California and a handful of other jurisdictions, non-competition covenants have been a standard component of the defense architecture for U.S. companies to protect...more
On September 22, 2020, President Trump signed Executive Order 13950, Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping (the “Order”). The Order states its purpose is “to promote economy and efficiency in Federal contracting, to promote...more
As the number of COVID-19 cases in the United States continues to rise, one question facing employers is when and what information to communicate to employees about a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the workplace.
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On May 4, 2020, Governor Herbert signed into law S.B. 3007, enacting new legislation that grants civil immunity to persons (including private employers, businesses, and government) related to exposure to COVID-19.
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law on March 18, 2020 and becomes effective on April 2, 2020. As part of the FFCRA Congress enacted the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act...more
The FFCRA, passed by Congress on March 18, 2020, expands the Family and Medical Leave Act on a temporary basis and allows an eligible employee to take up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave to care for the employee's child if...more