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On March 19, 2025, Wyoming became one of the latest states to enact legislation banning noncompete agreements. The new law, which goes into effect July 1, 2025, voids “[a]ny covenant not to compete that restricts the right...more
Washington State has an existing fair chance law (discussed here) but the statute, as amended by HB 1747, will impose additional obligations on employers that consider criminal records when vetting job applicants or...more
This week, we’re covering the relaxation of state-level non-compete rules, the recent block of Executive Order 14173’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-related certification requirement, and a federal appeals court’s...more
Question: If we offer unlimited paid time off (PTO) and employees don’t accrue PTO, do we have to pay anything out at termination?...more
In March of this year, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee signed into law a bill titled “An Act To Clarify That a Covenant Not to Compete Agreement Is Unenforceable for Certain Licensed Medical Professionals" (the “Act”)....more
As the future of the Federal Trade Commission’s stalled federal ban on non-competition agreements remains uncertain (FTC Non-compete Ban Blocked – For Good, For Now), states continue to enact laws curtailing employers’...more
In a decision with significant implications for employers and employees alike, the New Jersey Supreme Court on March 17, 2025, clarified that commissions constitute wages under the New Jersey Wage Payment Law (“NJWPL”)....more
Mandatory employer-sponsored meetings, otherwise known as captive audience meetings, sparked significant discussion and legislation these past few months....more
In this installment of California Employment News, Ryan Abernethy and Nikki Mahmoudi provide an essential overview of California’s Fair Chance Act—also known as the Ban the Box law. Learn what employers need to know about...more
Employers in California often offer employees the ability to sign “meal period waivers,” usually at onboarding. These written waivers reflect the employee’s agreement, on a going-forward basis, to waive their first meal...more
While an increasing number of employers have issued mandates or announced their intentions in recent months to require their remote employees to return to the office, it’s safe to assume that some employees may continue to...more
The Washington Legislature has passed a new law affecting employers’ obligations related to employee personnel files. The new law amends RCW 49.12.240 and 49.12.250 in four important ways...more
Early this year, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General and Division on Civil Rights (the “DCR”) issued new guidance (the “Guidance”) addressing how the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (the “LAD”) applies to...more
Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming recently passed laws aligning with recent executive orders issued by President Donald Trump defining sex as binary and immutable....more
In a significant ruling for employers, the California Court of Appeal has validated the use of “prospective” meal period waivers, allowing workers to voluntarily waive their meal breaks in advance, under certain conditions....more
We are providing an update on federal OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention rulemaking and hopefully starting a meaningful dialogue with the employer community about potential next steps for this controversial rulemaking. Conn...more
As we reported here, a split in authority has developed in the California Court of Appeal regarding what to do when an employer moves to compel arbitration of a Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) that is “headless”—that is,...more
In this week's episode of OK at Work, attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger from Offit Kurman explore the essential aspects of employment agreements. They discuss the importance of these agreements both at the beginning...more
Stewart v. City of Philadelphia (WCAB), No. 490 C.D. 2024 (Pa. Cmwlth. Ct., April 15, 2025) - By way of brief history, Officer Stewart worked long hours during the COVID pandemic. In the fall of 2020, he regularly...more
All 2024 California pay data reporting filings are due to be filed no later than May 14, 2025. Failing to meet this deadline could subject employers to fines or penalties of up to $100 per employee for a first violation and...more
Employers who do business in Wyoming will soon face broad restrictions on their ability to enter into and enforce non-compete agreements with employees thanks to a new law passed last month and set to take effect on July 1....more
Last month Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 3180 into law prohibiting retaliation under the One Day Rest in Seven Act. The Act requires every employer, with certain exceptions, to provide employees with at least 24 consecutive...more
Frances Carr v. Amazon.com Services, IAB No. 1540462 (Feb. 25, 2025) - In Delaware workers’ compensation cases, claimants who are unable to return to their previous jobs due to injury may contend they are prima facie...more
Spring has sprung. Unfortunately, for many employers, however, the new season is not marked by its characteristic hope and promise. Employers have been hit hard by decreased revenues, funding cuts, and increased costs....more