Many employers breathed a sigh of relief last week after a federal judge in Texas struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on noncompete agreements....more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rattled the business world last month when it issued a rule that would nullify most noncompete agreements. Within 24 hours, the FTC was sued by two different parties that argued the agency...more
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to issue a Final Rule that would prohibit most employee noncompete agreements...more
The Supreme Court has upended employment law precedent, changing the standard for how to assess an employee’s claim that he or she was transferred for discriminatory reasons....more
There are few areas in employment law that remain in a greater state of flux than the question of who a business can properly classify as an independent contractor. The differences between federal and state law can make the...more
The Fourth Circuit has handed down a decision that provides helpful guidance to employers seeking to provide reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....more