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Pennsylvania Limits Noncompete Agreements for Health Care Practitioners
On July 17, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill (HB) 1633, the Fair Contracting for Health Care Practitioners Act (the Act) into law. At a high level, the Act: (1) limits the enforceability of noncompetes against certain health care
Emoji Etiquette: Navigating Professionalism and Connection in the Workplace With The Emoji Movie
In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs are joined by Troutman Pepper’s Chief Human Resources Officer Shana Beldick to discuss the appropriate use of emojis in professional settings. In an era where
Pennsylvania Court Denies Injunction Against FTC’s Noncompete Ban
In direct conflict with a recent Texas court ruling, on July 23, an Eastern District of Pennsylvania court denied ATS Tree Services’ motion for a preliminary injunction to stay the effective date of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) noncompete
Motivating Employees Who Are Introverts: Lessons From Spider-Man, Office Space, and The Big Bang Theory
In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs chat with guest Stacey Chazin, founder and principal of I-Factor Leadership, about motivating introverts in the workplace. Featuring clips from some of their favorite TV
Third Circuit Holds That NCAA Athletes May Qualify as Employees Under the FLSA
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
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