The new legislation may significantly impact the utility of mandatory and voluntary arbitration agreements in the employment setting.
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..The law permits predispute arbitration agreements and joint, class,...more
Employers should review their form agreements and practices to determine what modifications may be required to comply with new restrictions in Illinois, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington, D.C.
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..Effective...more
In passing the Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020, Washington, D.C., joins California and a handful of other states in prohibiting virtually all non-competes. Key Points:
..The Act invalidates...more
The new state law reflects a trend among other states including New Hampshire, Maine, Maryland, Oregon, and Rhode Island to enact noncompetition legislation.
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Under Washington State’s new noncompetition law,...more
A new Massachusetts law significantly limits when and with whom an employer can enforce a noncompetition agreement entered into on or after October 1, 2018.
On August 10, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed...more
New law requires employers to give notice of immunity rights in order to recover enhanced damages.
President Obama signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) into law on May 11, 2016. Certain relief available to...more
California Supreme Court rules the Federal Arbitration Act preempts State’s refusal to enforce class arbitration waivers on public policy or unconscionability grounds; holds PAGA claims unwaivable.
On June 23, 2014,...more