In a win for employers, the Connecticut Supreme Court defines “supervisor” narrowly for purposes of vicarious employer liability under Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act -
Under Connecticut’s civil rights law, an...more
9/4/2024
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On August 20, 2024, U.S. District Judge Ada Brown from the Northern District of Texas issued a decision setting aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) non-compete ban (the “Rule”) and prohibiting the FTC from enforcing...more
Arbitration agreement deemed inapplicable where plaintiff plausibly alleged sexual harassment claim -
The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 ( “EFAA”) amended the Federal...more
8/1/2024
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CFTC charges employer with failing to include whistleblower carveout in agreements with employees -
Commodities trading firm Trafigura Trading LLC agreed to pay a $55 million fine to settle charges from the Commodity...more
7/3/2024
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May 2024 NJ Supreme Court holds that non-disparagement provisions cannot prohibit disclosure of details relating to claims of discrimination, retaliation, or harassment -
The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously held that...more
6/4/2024
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Employer sues former traders for using an allegedly confidential trading strategy but loses bid for emergency injunctive relief.
On April 12, Jane Street Group LLC (“Jane Street”) sued two of its former traders and...more
New York State and New York City Human Rights Laws May Protect Out-of-State Applicants -
On March 14, the New York Court of Appeals held that out-of-state applicants who seek employment within the State or the City can...more
On March 20, 2024, a significant amendment to New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”) will take effect that gives New York City employees the right to sue employers in court for violations of ESSTA.
Under...more