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
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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…
Continue Reading SCOTUS Cases for Employers to Watch in the October Term 2024Texas 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…
Continue Reading Texas Federal Court Sets Aside FTC’s Noncompete BanMassachusetts 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…
Continue Reading Massachusetts Wage Transparency Bill Signed into Law by Gov Healey Joining Other StatesVirginia 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.
Continue Reading Virginia Appeals Court Reverses $2 Billion Trade Secret Verdict, Remands Case for New TrialTipped 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.
Continue Reading Tipped Wage Question to Appear on Massachusetts 2024 BallotTexas Federal Court Partially Blocks FTC’s Noncompete Ban
On July 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted a preliminary injunction in Ryan LLC v. FTC, temporarily halting the ban for the plaintiffs…
Continue Reading Texas Federal Court Partially Blocks FTC’s Noncompete BanNew Florida Employment Laws Effective July 1
In Florida, 167 new bills took effect July 1. For business owners, employees, talent professionals, in-house counsel, and others, this GT Alert covers requirements and other details on these new…
Continue Reading New Florida Employment Laws Effective July 1Vermont Joins Pay Transparency Trend with New Job Posting Law
Vermont is the latest jurisdiction to enact a pay transparency law, joining other localities such as California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland and Washington, D.C., Minnesota, New York, and …
Continue Reading Vermont Joins Pay Transparency Trend with New Job Posting LawGov. Newsom Announces Landmark Private Attorneys General Act Reforms
This November, California voters were expecting to vote on a measure that would replace the current Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) statute with the California Fair Pay and Employer Accountability…
Continue Reading Gov. Newsom Announces Landmark Private Attorneys General Act Reforms