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Non-Compete Agreements are contracts, typically formed in employment or business purchase contexts, where one party agrees to refrain from engaging in a particular line of work or pursuing business within a... more +
Non-Compete Agreements are contracts, typically formed in employment or business purchase contexts, where one party agrees to refrain from engaging in a particular line of work or pursuing business within a certain industry or locale. The purpose of these agreements is to protect employers or business purchasers from competition stemming from former employees or former owners of a business. less -
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July is Still the New January! Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute’s Mid-Year Legislative Report

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Hot off the press – here is Littler’s mid-year report!  As federal regulators, states and cities continue to pass new workplace regulations through the calendar year, we summarize each state’s notable labor and employment law...more

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Beyond the Horizon: What Employers Need to Know About the Latest Non-Compete Proposed Rules

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During a recent webinar, Denny Major discussed the latest updates employers need to know about non-compete agreements and overtime requirements. In this blog post, Denny will highlight key takeaways and considerations for...more

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New York Governor Vetoes Proposed Ban on Noncompete Agreements

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Q. Did New York institute a ban against noncompete agreements? ...more

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Wisconsin Legislators Propose Near-Total Ban on Noncompete Agreements

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Key points- • Democrats in the Wisconsin Legislature introduced a bill which would ban most noncompete agreements. • The bill would still allow employers to use nondisclosure agreements and restrict use of customer lists...more

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California Legislature Advances Employment Law Bills in Final Weeks of Session

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As the September 14, 2023, deadline to pass bills during the current session of the California Legislature fast approaches, the California Senate and Assembly are considering several employment law bills. Many are likely to...more

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New York Poised to Enact Broad Ban on Non-Compete Agreements

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On June 20, 2023, the New York State Assembly approved legislation banning non-competes for employees and independent contracts, regardless of wage or salary. The New York Senate had approved the bill on June 7, 2023, and it...more

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Policy Matters Newsletter - June 2023

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Aaaaaand we're back! As we did around the same time last year, we would like the thank the readers for y’all’s patience during our summer hiatus to allow our authors to take a short break to get some Vitamin D and replenish....more

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Top Workplace Law Stories You May Have Missed from May 2023

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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...more

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Latest Developments from the Connecticut General Assembly: The Labor and Public Employees Committee Has Spoken (Part Four-Yes,...

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We have written about the General Assembly’s Labor and Public Employees Committee’s final flurry of activity approving and advancing bills out of committee.  In addition to the bills that we have already summarized, here is a...more

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Connecticut Kicks Off Its 2023 Legislative Session With Slew of Employment-Related Bills

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Connecticut employers have seen a significant increase in legislation affecting their businesses over the last few years. Just to highlight a few (of the many pieces of legislation) that Connecticut has enacted...more

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Will New Jersey Become the ‘Garden Leave’ State? Proposed Legislation Would Set Strict Rules for Non-Competes Including Full Pay...

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New Jersey recently joined a growing number of states that have taken legislative efforts to significantly limit the enforceability of post-employment restrictive covenant agreements – such as non-compete and non-solicitation...more

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Eye On The Session, Pt. 2: Labor And Employment Summary Of Louisiana’s 2021 Legislation

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On May 11, 2021, we reported on a number of bills that were pending before the Louisiana legislature which, if signed into law, would have had a direct impact on employers. The bills included increased penalties for those who...more

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Top 3 Questions Federal Contractors Have About The D.C. Non-Compete Ban

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On March 15, 2021, the District of Columbia’s new “Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020” is projected to pass Congressional review and become law. The sweeping statute, which purports to ban non-compete...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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Vermont Legislative Update 01-10-2020 - An analysis from DRM's Government & Public Affairs Team

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News about severe financial difficulties at the Brattleboro Retreat quickly spread throughout the State House this week, and just as quickly legislators rallied to throw their support behind the venerable institution....more

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Proposed D.C. Non-Compete Legislation Would Prohibit the use of Non-compete Agreements for Many Employees

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The D.C. council is considering legislation that would prohibit the use of non-compete provisions for entry level and moderate-income employees, and would apply to D.C. workers that earn up to three times the minimum wage,...more

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Michigan Legislature Considers Package of Bills Addressing Wage Theft, Independent Contractors, and Noncompetes

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On August 29, 2019, legislators from the Michigan House of Representatives announced an ambitious package of 12 bills aimed at creating new criminal and civil penalties to combat employers that fail to properly pay wages and...more

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WPI State of the States: April Legislative Showers Stem the Tide of New Bills

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In legislative terms, the month of March came in like a lion and went out (almost) like a lamb, as the pace of new bills introduced at the state level slowed considerably. Roughly 300 new labor and employment-related bills...more

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What Will Be New In New York In The New Year?

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Democrats now control both houses of the New York Legislature as well as the Governor’s office. A host of new employment-related legislation may be in the offing, affecting matters such as wage...more

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Web Exclusive - April 2018: The Top 19 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 were an unprecedented number of changes all through 2017. And if the first four months...more

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Senators Introduce Bill for Nationwide Non-Compete Ban

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U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D. Mass.), Ronald Wyden (D. Ore.) and Christopher Murphy (D. Conn.) recently introduced Senate Bill 2782 which, if enacted, would for all practical purposes amount to a nationwide ban on...more

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Utah 2018 Legislative Report: Employment Law Developments

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The 2018 General Session of the Utah Legislature saw significant developments in some areas of employment law, while in other areas Salt Lake City or other states implemented changes that may point to further action in future...more

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Colorado General Assembly To Consider Immigration, Paid FMLA, and Other Employment Bills

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The Colorado General Assembly convened on January 10, 2018 for its regular session. Between now and its scheduled May 9, 2018 adjournment date, the House and Senate will consider numerous employment-related bills. Although...more

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New Jersey Proposes to Drastically Restrict the Use of Non-Compete Agreements

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Last month, the New Jersey State Senate introduced Senate Bill 3518 (the “Bill”), which, if passed, will severely restrict the use and enforceability of employee non-compete agreements in the state of New Jersey. Most...more

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WPI State of the States: Lawmakers Trade Jostling Bills for Jingle Bells

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With the holidays in full swing, state legislators across the country are enjoying a bit of a lull. December traditionally marks the calm before the storm, as most legislatures are out of session and will reconvene in...more

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