Judge Ada Brown of U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued an order on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, ruling that the FTC Rule establishing a noncompete ban (“the Rule”) is arbitrary and capricious, and...more
As we have previously reported, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a final rule in April that would prohibit employers from imposing or enforcing noncompete agreements or other similar provisions that would...more
Following a narrow 3-2 vote on party lines, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved a sweeping v yesterday that – if it survives legal challenge – would create a nationwide standard that would radically modify the...more
As anticipated, OSHA’s November 5, 2021 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) has sparked litigation across the nation and created a flurry of legal activity. The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit promptly...more
The South Carolina Supreme Court significantly modified the “statutory employee doctrine” framework last week, making it easier for employees of contractors and subcontractors to sue worksite employers for work-related...more
With the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament kicking off this week, there will be the inevitable dour reports that bracket filling, live streaming and fun (or even higher stakes) wagering will cost employers billions of...more
Severance agreements in the workplace have evolved considerably during the last twenty-five years. The idea of severance being paid to an employee only where a company has an established severance plan is no longer a reality....more
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that it filed a lawsuit last month against a South Carolina company that allegedly refused to accommodate a truck driver’s religious beliefs. The employee apparently...more
With the announcement of teams this week for the 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, there will be the inevitable dour reports that bracket filling, live streaming, and fun (or even higher stakes) wagering will cost...more