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
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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
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In New York Employer ‘Win,’ Appeals Court Holds No Private Right of Action for Pay Frequency Claims
The tide may be turning in employers’ favor in New York with respect to frequency of pay claims. Such claims have been the bane of many employers’ presence in the
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DOL Unveils Final Independent Contractor Rule
On Jan. 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a long-awaited final rule concerning when employers can classify workers as independent contractors under federal law. This is the
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5 Trends to Watch: 2024 Labor & Employment
- Pushback on DEI Initiatives – Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and policies will remain at the forefront. Heightened awareness of DEI invites heightened scrutiny of such initiatives, particularly during
3rd Circuit Issues Practical Death Knell to Nationwide FLSA Collective Actions Involving Employers Not Subject to General Jurisdiction in Circuit
On July 26, 2022, in a win for employers, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals issued a precedential opinion in Christa Fischer, et al. v. Federal Express Corp., et al,
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Next Steps For Hospitality Cos. After DOL Tip Credit Rule Win
Restaurants and other businesses employing tipped workers, many of whom may have been taking a wait-and-see approach in light of Restaurant Law Center v. U.S. Department of Labor, must
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Federal Court Denies Restaurant Industry’s Request to Temporarily Enjoin New Tip Credit Regulations: Next Steps for Restaurant and Hospitality Industry Employers
On Feb. 22, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas denied the Restaurant Law Center and Texas Restaurant Association’s much-watched emergency motion seeking to enjoin nationwide
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Employee’s Choice: No More Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Claims
Employers can no longer mandate pre-dispute arbitration for claims of sexual assault or sexual harassment by employers.
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Philadelphia to Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccinations to Dine Indoors, Attend Sporting Events
On Dec. 13, 2021, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole announced that beginning Jan. 3, 2022, patrons of all restaurants, bars, and sports venues will be
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