In a decision on Aug. 20 impacting employers and employees nationwide, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted Plaintiff Ryan LLC’s motion for summary judgment, set aside the FTC’s Noncompete Rule...more
8/22/2024
/ Arbitrary and Capricious ,
Employment Contract ,
Federal Bans ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Injunctions ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
Statutory Authority ,
Texas ,
Unfair Competition
The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB/the Board) burden to secure injunctions against employers has been significantly raised following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in a case involving Starbucks. On June 13, 2024,...more
In a significant revision to long-standing Department of Labor regulations, OSHA announced a final rule on March 29, 2024, establishing the rights of employees to choose a representative, whether an employee or a...more
On January 10, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a final rule that will become effective on March 11, 2024, revising the DOL’s guidance used to determine an individual’s status as an employee or an...more
In a monumental sea change, on August 25, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision in Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC announcing a new rule for deciding when employers must bargain with...more
8/25/2023
/ Collective Bargaining ,
Employee Rights ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Labor Relations ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
Popular ,
Union Elections ,
Unions
On March 28, 2023, the NLRB launched a “Know Your Rights” card campaign to educate employees about their NLRA rights. The initial launch includes two cards. One card provides information about the standard rights afforded to...more
Per a recent Third Circuit ruling, employers do not destroy the salary basis test for exempt employees by making fringe benefit deductions. The Third Circuit held that the term “salary” does not include fringe benefits such...more
In a return to pre-Trump era precedent, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) has determined that employers violate federal labor law if they offer severance agreements prohibiting employees from making disparaging...more