As generative artificial intelligence (AI) programs become more commonplace and more powerful, they in turn become more useful — and present more risks. But what can a company do if a generative AI program recreates its most...more
Labor + Employment Workforce Watch is a guide to the employment law developments most likely to impact your business. ...more
9/19/2025
/ Algorithms ,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Labor Reform ,
New Legislation ,
One Big Beautiful Bill Act ,
OSHA ,
Penalties ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Risk Management ,
State Labor Laws ,
Workplace Safety
Q: Is New York City considering a total ban on noncompete agreements?
A: Yes — a total ban on noncompete agreements would be the result of one of the three noncompete bills currently pending in the New York City Council,...more
Q: Is New York City considering a total ban on noncompete agreements?
A: Yes — a total ban on noncompete agreements would be the result of one of the three noncompete bills currently pending in the New York City Council,...more
3/19/2024
/ Competition ,
Employees ,
Employment Contract ,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ,
Freelance Workers ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Independent Contractors ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Low-Wage Workers ,
New York ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
State Bans ,
State Labor Laws
On January 2, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a hotly anticipated final rule, which establishes a six-factor test for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor for purposes of...more
1/17/2024
/ Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Economic Realities Test ,
Employee Definition ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Final Rules ,
Freelance Workers ,
Gig Economy ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Independent Contractors ,
Labor Reform ,
Misclassification ,
Over-Time ,
Wage and Hour
Effective January 1, 2024, California will impose civil liability for employers who (1) enter into a contract that includes a noncompete agreement, and (2) attempt to enforce a noncompete agreement — regardless of where and...more
10/18/2023
/ California ,
Civil Liability ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Litigation ,
Labor Reform ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
State Labor Laws
On August 8, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published final rules changing the method by which prevailing wages will be calculated for federally funded construction projects. The final rules were adopted after publication...more