On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted 3-2 to promulgate a Final Rule that prohibits the use of almost all non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Absent an effective legal challenge delaying or...more
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Recently enacted and pending state legislation confirms a marked shift toward limiting employers’ use of non-competition and non-solicitation covenants. Colorado’s new non-compete law, which imposes wide-ranging restrictions...more
While employers continue to deal with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, they’re also faced with the economic uncertainty of a probable recession and a tight labor market, among other risks....more
Illinois employers should be aware of legislation that unanimously passed the Illinois General Assembly over Memorial Day weekend and is expected to be signed into law by Governor Pritzker on or before August 30, 2021. This...more
As more and more states open their economies, employers must construct and roll out a "return-to-work" plan for its personnel – which is no easy task given the ever-changing and often conflicting guidance from the CDC, OSHA,...more
On April 8, the CDC issued a new, relaxed guidance for critical infrastructure workers who have been exposed to a person diagnosed with or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. ...more
On April 6, the estate of a Walmart employee who died from complications due to COVID-19 sued Walmart in Illinois state court for wrongful death and negligence. ...more
Many employers, in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among their personnel, are “strongly suggesting” or outright directing their employees to self-quarantine or adhere to social distancing “best practices.” ...more