Managing "Moonlighting" in the Workplace: Julie and Julia - Hiring to Firing Podcast
No, this piece isn't about the 80s comedy-drama featuring a detective dynamic duo's snappy dialogue. This moonlighting refers to an employee working an extra job or two while simultaneously holding down a full-time job,...more
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is chipping away at employment agreements and other restrictive covenants one clause at a time. In a recent memorandum, the General Counsel said she believes restricting employees...more
On January 11, 2021, Muriel Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia, signed the Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020 (the “BNAAA” or the “Act”). The BNAAA is one of the country’s most robust pieces of...more
On January 11, 2021, Muriel Bowser, the Washington, D.C., mayor, signed the D.C. Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020 (the Act). In doing so, the District follows the recent trend set by other states, including...more
With the new year fast approaching, employers with Washington-based workers should ensure—if they have not already—that they are prepared to comply with legal changes substantially limiting the enforcement of non-compete...more
Washington is the latest state to shake up the non-competition landscape. Last month, Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law a bill that significantly limits post-employment/post-service non-compete agreements. Washington now joins...more
This latest installment of The Restricting Covenant series highlights the significant changes coming to Washington State regarding non-compete agreements (it’s a game changer), as well as similar legislation (passed and...more
After years of stalled efforts, Washington has joined the growing list of states imposing statutory restrictions on employers’ use of restrictive covenants. On May 8, 2019, Governor Inslee signed into law Engrossed Substitute...more
Employers with noncompetition agreements in Oregon and Washington must take note of the changes enacted by the legislature in both states. Noncompetition provisions are restrictive covenants, which can appear on their own in...more
Last week, Washington signed into law two new employment laws that may have significant impacts on many Washington employers: a salary history ban and restrictions on non-compete covenants. Salary History Ban - On May...more
On May 8, 2019, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1450 (HB 1450), radically altering the law governing noncompetition agreements and moonlighting prohibitions in Washington State....more
On April 26, 2019, the two chambers of the Washington Legislature passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1450 (“HB 1450” or the “Non-Compete Act”), which regulates non-competition agreements with employees and independent...more