On January 7, James Murphy and Scott Mayer, as National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) members, and Crystal Carey, as the NLRB’s General Counsel (GC), were sworn into their roles following their confirmation votes in the Senate. Continue Reading President Trump’s NLRB Gains Quorum and GC, Flurry of Activity Expected
Massachusetts Superior Court Holds Noncompete Agreements Between Parent Companies and Their Subsidiaries’ Employees Are Unenforceable
The Massachusetts Superior Court has ruled that noncompete agreements arising out of the employment relationship entered into between a parent company and a subsidiary’s employee are not enforceable because the parent company does not fall within the meaning of “employer” under the Massachusetts noncompete statute.Continue Reading Massachusetts Superior Court Holds Noncompete Agreements Between Parent Companies and Their Subsidiaries’ Employees Are Unenforceable
FTC Issues Letters to Healthcare Employers Regarding Non-Compete Agreements
Although the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on September 5 that it was ending its appeals of decisions in the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits which set aside the FTC nationwide non-compete ban thereby ending its defense of the Biden administration’s 2024 rule, the FTC has simultaneously communicated that it intends to pursue enforcement action alleging anticompetitive conduct with respect to restrictive covenants that it views as being overly broad or unnecessary, and that it is particularly focused on the healthcare industry. Continue Reading FTC Issues Letters to Healthcare Employers Regarding Non-Compete Agreements
States Continue to Refine Their Treatment of Non-Competition Agreements
The vast body of restrictive covenant law continues to develop across the country as states navigate refining their approach to non-compete and non-solicitation agreements with some expansions along with the general trend of more restrictions.
Below we outline recent developments regarding state non-compete and non-solicitation laws in Kansas, Virginia, Florida, New Jersey and Colorado.Continue Reading States Continue to Refine Their Treatment of Non-Competition Agreements
Tennessee Supreme Court Holds that Petitioning the State Government is Not Conduct Protected by the Common Law Tort of Retaliatory Discharge Against a Private Employer
A recent Tennessee Supreme Court decision has addressed a matter of first impression after years of contentious debate regarding employer COVID-19 vaccination policies for employees. Heather Smith (Smith) filed a lawsuit against BlueCross BlueShield (BlueCross) after BlueCross terminated her at-will employment.Continue Reading Tennessee Supreme Court Holds that Petitioning the State Government is Not Conduct Protected by the Common Law Tort of Retaliatory Discharge Against a Private Employer
Register Now | Responding to Policy Shifts Under the Trump Administration
As we navigate a new year and a new administration, we are all grappling with an unprecedented wave of executive orders and memoranda from the Trump administration that are reshaping the workplace.
From dramatic shake-ups in the EEOC and NLRB to increased scrutiny of DEI practices, employers are facing yet another season of uncertainty.
Continue Reading Register Now | Responding to Policy Shifts Under the Trump Administration
Navigating Tennessee Background Check Laws: A Guide for Employers
Employers in Tennessee face a complex legal landscape when conducting background checks on job applicants. Ensuring compliance with state and federal laws is essential to mitigate legal risks and maintain fair hiring practices. Below, we outline the key aspects of Tennessee background check laws and employer obligations.Continue Reading Navigating Tennessee Background Check Laws: A Guide for Employers
President Trump Revokes Executive Order 11246
“Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (Order) is one of President Trump’s most recent executive orders. The Order was signed on January 21, 2025. The Order revoked Executive Order EO11246 (EO11246), along with several other previously enacted executive orders aimed at promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. EO11246 has been in effect since 1965. The White House stated in a fact sheet that the Order will streamline the federal contracting process to “enhance speed and efficiency, reduce costs, and require Federal contractors and subcontractors to comply with [] civil rights laws.”Continue Reading President Trump Revokes Executive Order 11246
Navigating 2025 Pay Transparency Laws: What Employers Need to Know Across States
Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey and Vermont have each enacted pay transparency laws which are effective in 2025 and Illinois amended its Equal Pay Act to include pay transparency requirements effective as of January 1, 2025. Enactment of pay transparency laws and equal pay laws is trending across the nation, as a means for states to address the ongoing concern of gender and minority-based pay disparities.Continue Reading Navigating 2025 Pay Transparency Laws: What Employers Need to Know Across States
Webinar | Recent Legal Developments and Post-Election Insights for Employers
Join us for a webinar where we will address important employment law developments, discuss current challenges for employers, and provide insight into potential changes impacting employers following the upcoming election.Continue Reading Webinar | Recent Legal Developments and Post-Election Insights for Employers