Two federal agencies dealing with employment issues, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Labor (DOL), are considering or have already implemented new rules that will affect employers. The issues relate to...more
1/22/2020
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Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Joint Employers ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Over-Time ,
Proposed Rules ,
Public Comment ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Wage and Hour
Whether an employee leaves for another job or because the employer decided it was time for the employee to go, employers typically have to figure out how to replace a departing worker. ...more
Normally in this space we write about case developments after the case is decided. This time, though the story involves a mid-case development which led to a company firing an employee it fought hard to keep....more
Most employers understand, in this era where information moves so quickly and critically sensitive commercial information is very easy to move, that protecting trade secrets is more important than ever. In fact, the U.S....more
5/5/2016
/ Asset Seizure ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) ,
Ex Parte ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Misappropriation ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Notice Requirements ,
Pending Legislation ,
Popular ,
Private Right of Action ,
Remedies ,
State Law Claims ,
Trade Secrets ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies
Retaliation cases continue to grow in number and, in a decision on June 4, 2013 of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, in scope as well....more