New York state has progressively instituted new laws over recent years regulating how employers do business in the state. Employers in New York City should also be aware of local laws that go above and beyond state requirements. Employers new
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SCOTUS Cases for Employers to Watch in the October Term 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court’s October Term 2024 begins Oct. 7, and at least two cases on the Court’s docket present potentially important implications for employers nationwide. This GT Alert provides a brief overview of the issues presented and the stakes…
Texas Federal Court Sets Aside FTC’s Noncompete Ban
On Aug. 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas set aside the FTC’s noncompete ban in the Ryan matter, and it will not be permitted to be implemented anywhere in the country.
Sept. 5 WEBINAR | Politics and Protest: Maintaining Workplace Harmony in Turbulent Times
Please join Greenberg Traurig and Lawyers for Israel for a CLE webinar discussing the complex legal framework of managing employees across different U.S. states within today’s political, social, and professional landscapes.
Discussion Topics:
- Speech in the workplace v. speech outside
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BIPA Update: Illinois Limits Liability and Clarifies Electronic Consent for Biometric Data Collection
On Aug. 2, 2024, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed SB 2979 into law, amending BIPA in two ways: significantly limiting potential damages and updating the Act’s definition of “written release” to include an “electronic signature.”
Massachusetts Wage Transparency Bill Signed into Law by Gov Healey Joining Other States
Massachusetts has adopted new wage transparency requirements for employers, joining a growing list of other states and cities.
The new law contains two distinct wage transparency measures that apply depending on the employer’s size: (1) Pay range disclosure requirements, and…
Virginia Appeals Court Reverses $2 Billion Trade Secret Verdict, Remands Case for New Trial
On July 30, the Court of Appeals of Virginia reversed Appian Corp.’s $2 billion trade secrets judgment against competitor Pegasystems Inc. (Pega) and remanded the case for a new trial. The judgment was the largest jury award in Virginia history.…
Tipped Wage Question to Appear on Massachusetts 2024 Ballot
On June 13 in Clark v. Attorney General, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court allowed an initiative petition relating to restaurant service workers to appear on the November 2024 ballot. Currently, the minimum wage paid to wait staff, other service…
Aug. 7 WEBINAR: Navigating the Noncompete Clause Ban: Planning for Potential Implementation of the FTC Final Rule
You are invited to attend the webinar, “Navigating the Noncompete Clause Ban: Planning for Potential Implementation of the FTC Final Rule,” hosted by Greenberg Traurig’s Labor & Employment group. Join us as we delve into the recently announced Final Rule…
Pennsylvania Federal Court Declines to Enjoin FTC’s Noncompete Ban
On July 23, 2024, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in ATS Tree Services, LLC v. Federal Trade Commission denied the plaintiff’s motion to enjoin and stay the FTC’s final rule banning noncompetes.