On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) to prohibit employers from entering into post-employment non-compete agreements with workers. The proposed rule, if adopted, would essentially ban non-compete agreements nationwide, with very
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Maximizing the Effectiveness and Impact of School Employee Interviews
The employee interview process is a critical component of building and shaping school culture. Not only is it a chance to learn more about candidates to your school and to determine their fit for a particular role, but it is…
New Maine Vacation Payout Law Effective on January 1, 2023
By Amy Cann
To kick off the New Year, employers with 11 or more employees working in Maine will need to review their policy related to the handling of accrued yet unused paid vacation at the end of employment.
Maine passed an amendment…
Happy Holidays from Our Employment Law Group
Happy Holidays from Our Employment Group!
EEOC Releases New Mandatory Workplace Poster
On October 20, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a new poster entitled “Know Your Rights.” This new poster replaces the previous “Equal Employment Opportunity Is the Law” poster. All employers subject to federal EEO laws…
Department of Labor Proposes New Rule to Change Independent Contractor Classification…Again
Published in the New Hampshire Business Review (10/20/22)
In January 2021, during the final days of the Trump Administration, the Department of Labor issued a new rule regarding the classification of employees and independent contractors for purposes of the federal…
Massachusetts Enacts CROWN Act Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Natural and Protective Hairstyles
On July 26, 2022, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act, which prohibits discrimination based on natural and protective hairstyles in the workplace, public schools, and places of…
The Employer Benefit of Employee Cyber Security
Published in the New Hampshire Business Review (9/15/22)
Many business leaders and human resources professionals believe that cyber security is the responsibility of their information technology staff and managed services provider. However, ensuring that employees and their families have appropriate…
EEOC Updates Rules Governing Workplace Covid Screening, Protocols
Published in the New Hampshire Business Review (8/11/22)
New guidance narrows employers’ ability to screen employees.
On July 12, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its COVID-19 workplace guidance and this article summarizes the key topics that employers…
Employee Reductions in Force, Furloughs and Other Cost-Savings Measures
With the end of the 2022 second quarter and inflation at a record high in more than four decades, some employers may be forced to take measures to reduce overall operational expenses. Reducing payroll costs is one of the cost-savings…