Recently, in Johnson v. NCAA, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held that, depending upon the surrounding circumstances, student-athletes may qualify as employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This is the latest in a series
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Managing Employee Compliance in Highly Regulated Industries
In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs are joined by Josh Riggs, owner of Social Cannabis, based in Denver, CO. They delve into the complexities of managing employee conduct in the highly
Texas Court Temporarily Enjoins FTC Noncompete Ban Rule
As workers were leaving their offices for the Fourth of July holiday, the Northern District of Texas issued its much-anticipated order preliminarily enjoining the effective date of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) controversial noncompete ban rule. The court’s decision, however,
Employing Foreign Talent: Visa Challenges and Compliance Insights, Featuring The Proposal
In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs delve into the complexities of employing foreign workers with special guest Robert Lee, partner at Troutman Pepper who leads the firm’s immigration practice. Listen as they discuss
New Jersey Proposal for New Rules Pertaining to Disparate Impact Discrimination
Q. Is there a new standard in New Jersey for disparate impact discrimination?
A. The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights recently proposed new rules revising the legal standard for disparate impact discrimination and outlining the burdens of proof required
Unique Challenges and Benefits of Family-Run Businesses, Inspired by Modern Family
In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs are joined by Terri Gillespie, general counsel at Stateside Brands, a family-run business. The three draw parallels from the popular TV series, Modern Family, and
The Reality of DEI Programs: A Big Brother Perspective
In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs, along with Erin Cannon, director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Troutman Pepper, draw parallels between the popular reality TV show Big Brother to
Understanding the FTC’s Noncompete Ban: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently voted along party lines to enact a comprehensive ban on nearly all worker noncompetition provisions. This final rule, which applies to a broad
Multiemployer Pension Plans in Mergers and Acquisitions
In this insightful episode of our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions podcast series, attorneys Paul Porretta and Christopher Stock delve into the complex world of multiemployer pension plans. They discuss critical considerations for businesses contemplating
OSHA’s “Walkaround” Rule Allows Union Reps and Others Access to Private Worksites During Inspections
Q. Has OSHA issued any new rules addressing employees’ rights to have representation during an OSHA inspection at a private employer’s worksite?
A. Yes. Earlier this month, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Final Rule that significantly