On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, the United States District Court in Texas found the FTC rule banning non-compete agreements to be “arbitrary and capricious.”...more
9/3/2024
/ Arbitrary and Capricious ,
Competition ,
Confidential Information ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Restrictive Covenants
Whether managing a disability leave of absence, providing parental leave, or classifying time out of the office as paid sick, employers face a complex web of laws and obligations that impact employee morale, productivity and...more
7/16/2021
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Leave of Absence ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Paid Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Time-Off Policies ,
Wage and Hour
As we digest the tremendous changes in labor and workplace management in 2020 and the first half of 2021, we must use those experiences to shape our future.
How do we utilize those experiences to navigate the “new normal”...more
6/11/2021
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
COBRA ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Masks ,
Premium Subsidies ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
In 2020, employers navigated mandatory shut downs and significant changes in the workplace. Remote work, virtual meetings, mask wearing, sanitizing stations and de-densifying have all become essential components of work...more
2/24/2021
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Remote Working ,
Sick Leave ,
Sick Pay ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
In this Town Hall session, Domenique Camacho Moran, Partner and Head of the Labor & Employment Practice at Farrell Fritz, discussed the Interim Guidance and Reopening Safety Plan.
We will explore a variety of topics,...more
New York’s FY 2019 Executive Budget includes new legislation aimed at combatting sexual harassment in the workplace. According to the Governor, the legislation purports to be the “most comprehensive anti-sexual harassment...more
Do I have to pay my workers for travel time when I provide transportation to a job site?
Slate Rock and Gravel, Inc. has a reputation for completing jobs on time and under budget. For their convenience, employees often...more