On November 17, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Bill S4516 into law, which amends the requirements for non-disclosure and non-disparagement provisions in certain settlement agreements. Previously, New York law...more
11/28/2023
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Settlement Agreements ,
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Wage and Hour
Employers take note: a series of recent developments could impact employment agreements across the country.
SB 699: A New Addition to California Non-Compete Law-
Under California Business and Professions Code Section...more
10/9/2023
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Collaboration ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Information Sharing ,
Memorandum of Understanding ,
New York ,
NLRB ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
State Labor Laws ,
Unenforceable Contract Terms ,
Wage and Hour
On June 7, the New York Senate, by a vote of 40-21, passed a prohibition on non-compete agreements in a modified bill, 3100-A (“Bill”). On June 20, 2023 the New York State Assembly passed the Bill by a vote of 95-52. The Bill...more