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Washington Supreme Court Says Employers May Not Unreasonably Restrain Employees From Working for Competitors

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In a case of first impression, the Washington Supreme Court interpreted Washington law regarding noncompete agreements to broadly protect employees who earn less than twice the state minimum wage from unreasonable...more

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State Law Considerations Under a New Administration

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As eyes turned toward Washington this week and what employers anticipate on a range of labor and employment law issues, practitioners are keeping a close eye on how the changing landscape at the federal level may impact state...more

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5 Ways California Employers Can Stay Ahead of the Next Problem

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Things move incredibly fast in today’s market, and with the pace of business and the occasional crisis, it’s hard to stay on top of employment compliance best practices. Based on what we’re seeing across a broad set of...more

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Here Are the Top 10 New Laws Coming Soon to California Workplaces and 5 Key Bills the Governor Surprisingly Vetoed

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California employers know that the new year inevitably brings new workplace laws that are finalized at the end of the state’s legislative session in the fall. This year, state lawmakers considered over 2,700 bills – the most...more

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New Washington Class Action Raises Concerns for Employers Under State’s Noncompete Ban

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A putative class action recently filed in Seattle, Washington, against a solar energy equipment company could be the first lawsuit to test the bounds of the state’s relatively new restrictions on noncompetition agreements for...more

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January 2021: The Top 18 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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Top 10 Developments and Headlines in Trade Secret, Non-Compete, and Computer Fraud Law for 2019 & 2020

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Continuing our annual tradition, we have compiled our top developments and headlines for 2019 & 2020 in trade secret, non-compete, and computer fraud law. Here’s what you need to know to keep abreast of the ever-changing law...more

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July Is the New January: From Salary History to Data Security Breaches, New State and Local Laws Are Set to Take Effect Soon

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Every year state laws and local ordinances take effect after the first of the year, and 2018 is no exception. As always, Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these developments....more

Payne & Fears

Brief Answers To Frequently Asked Employment- Related Questions

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With potential deregulation at the federal level and variance among the states, keeping up with employment law can be challenging. Here are some brief answers to employment-related questions frequently asked by corporate...more

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Illinois Limits Non-Compete Agreements Yet Again

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On August 19, 2016, Governor Bruce Rauner officially signed into law the Illinois Freedom to Work Act (the “Act”), with an effective date of January 1, 2017. The Act, while short and to the point, will have a significant...more

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15 For ’15: Employment And Labor Resolutions For The New Year

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While the year is still young, here are 15 New Year’s resolutions that employers may want to make: 1. Make sure your “independent contractors” are really independent contractors. ”Independent contractors” are under...more

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