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FTC Noncompete Rule Set Aside by Federal Texas District Court, Will Not Become Effective

A U.S. District Court judge in Texas has set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) controversial noncompete rule, ruling that it will not become effective on Sept. 4 as previously scheduled and cannot be enforced by the...more

Federal Court Partially Halts Noncompete Rule

On July 3, 2024, United States District Court Judge Ada Brown ruled against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and issued a preliminary injunction postponing the implementation of the agency’s controversial rule banning...more

FTC Votes to Issue Final Noncompete Rule

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted a controversial rule for noncompete provisions today. As expected, the final regulation, which was first proposed in January 2023, will prohibit virtually all noncompete...more

Employer Whiplash: Federal Agencies Flip-Flop on Two Federal Employment Rules

While federal regulations and rules shift under new administrations frequently, recent events related to two important employment rules mean they revert to prior versions, potentially exposing employers to legal liability if...more

FTC Set To Vote on Final Noncompete Rule

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced this week that it will finally hold its much-anticipated vote to finalize its controversial noncompete rule on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 2 p.m. The final regulation, which was...more

POWR Act Shifts Antidiscrimination Paradigm in Colorado Workplaces

On Aug. 7, the Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (POWR) Act (the “Act”) went into effect, which significantly overhauls and expands the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (“CADA”). The POWR Act is considered to be...more

Reality Check: U.S. Department of Labor Finalizes Worker Classification Rule

On Jan. 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division announced its final rule on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification. The announcement marks the end of a rulemaking process that started...more

New Year, New Life for New York Noncompete Negotiations

On Dec. 22, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) vetoed a bill to outlaw all noncompete clauses in the state of New York. The law also would have vacated all current agreements that prevent workers from leaving their employers for...more

Nevada Expands Domestic Violence Leave Law to Include Sexual Assault

Starting in January, Nevada employers will need to update their leave policies and posted employment notices to reflect recent legislation seeking to accommodate sexual assault victims....more

Colorado’s POWR Act Comes With Significant Risks for Employers

As the most substantive worker rights bill from this year’s legislative session, Colorado’s newly enacted Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (POWR) Act radically changes state employment laws. Imposing a new...more

Colorado Expands Paid Sick Leave

On Aug. 7, 2023, Colorado expanded employee rights to additional uses of paid and protected sick leave with the addition of new categories for which employees can use sick leave....more

Colorado Bill Removes Physician Supervision Requirement for Physician Assistants

In Colorado, legislators have passed a bill expanding the ability for physician assistants (PAs) to practice medicine more independently in physician practices and other health care facilities. Currently, physicians and...more

Colorado’s New Job Application Law Prohibits Age-Related Inquiries

Colorado employers should take heed to update their initial job applications, including online forms, to comply with Colorado’s new “Job Application Fairness Act,” codified at C.R.S Section 8-2-131. The new requirements went...more

New Colorado Military Leave Law Now in Effect

Update for Employers With Colorado Employees Who Are Members of the Colorado National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces Reserves - Effective earlier this year, HB23-1045 clarifies employment leave requirements for members of the...more

SVB and Signature Bank Fallout: How to Assess Your Legal Risk and Next Steps

The failure of two large banks in California and New York and the historic fallout has left a quagmire of unanswered questions and crises for businesses who had worked with them—and those who may feel the ricocheting effects...more

FTC Extends Comment Deadline on Noncompete Rule

Comments on the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed noncompete clause rulemaking will now be accepted until April 19. The FTC voted 4-0 yesterday to extend the public comment window by roughly 30 days; it was initially set to...more

The Federal Trade Commission Takes Unusual Steps to Shore Up Support on Proposed Rule to Ban Noncompete Clauses

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it will host a public forum on Thursday, Feb. 16 to examine the FTC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Proposed Rule) to prohibit businesses from imposing noncompetes on their...more

The Federal Trade Commission Proposes Ban on Employer-Worker Non-Compete Agreements

On Jan. 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Proposed Rule) seeking to categorically ban nearly all employer non-competition agreements nationwide. If passed in its draft form,...more

Aug. 10 Arrival: Colorado’s Non-compete Changes Are Effective

Effective today, Aug. 10, 2022, the Colorado Legislature’s significant changes to the state’s noncompetition and restrictive covenants statute become effective. The Restrictive Employments Agreement Act (“Act”) (HB 22-1317)...more

Colorado Paid Leave: Late-Breaking HFWA 2022 Updates and FAMLI Preview

All employers with employees working in Colorado should be well aware by now that, regardless of size or industry, employees are entitled to paid sick and safe leave pursuant to the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act...more

Recent Changes to Colorado’s Workers’ Compensation Laws

The Colorado legislature approved changes to the state’s workers’ compensation landscape during the 2022 legislative lession. The Workers’ Compensation Injury Notices Act (HB 22-1112) and the Protecting Injured Workers’...more

Changes to Whistleblower Protections in Colorado

Throughout the 2022 Colorado legislative session, the General Assembly enacted numerous laws impacting the landscape of employment law within the state. Notably, two laws expand protections for whistleblowers and threaten...more

Recent Changes to Colorado’s Employment Discrimination Laws

The Colorado legislature recently approved significant changes to the state’s employment discrimination laws enshrined in the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (“CADA”). The modifying legislation, titled “Updates to Employment...more

Coming Soon: Major Changes to Colorado’s Non-compete Laws

The Colorado Legislature recently approved significant changes to the state’s noncompetition and restrictive covenants statute. The Restrictive Employments Agreement Act (“Act”) (HB 22-1317) is a major overhaul of C.R.S....more

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