Even after a Federal District Court judge in Texas struck down the looming FTC Ban on non-competes this past August, non-competes are still a hot topic in labor news. On Monday, Jennifer Abruzzo, the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) General Counsel, issued a memo expanding on her May 2023 memo. The latest memo not only […]
This year has seen the enactment of new legislative boundaries statewide, different lawmaker retirements, as well as all of those perennial dates and deadlines that we need to remember relating to the election. But thankfully, election day is almost here. John Jacobson’s latest Capitol Connection reminds voters of early voting dates and where to find […]
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) remains in effect, and, as a result, many entities are required to submit filings to the federal government by the January 1, 2025, deadline. A failure to timely file may result in civil and criminal penalties. Under the CTA, a “reporting company” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (“BOIR”) […]
Today, a federal court judge in Dallas, Texas, ruled the Federal Trade Commission went too far in issuing its nationwide noncompete ban that was set to become effective September 4, 2024. We anticipate the FTC will appeal and will update you as we know more. In the meantime, do not hesitate to contact the Employment […]
Ruder Ware’s Annual Employment & Benefits Law Conference will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn (map and directions) on Thursday, November 14, 2024. 7:30 a.m. Registration 8:00 a.m. Welcome & Introductions 8:05 – 8:40 a.m. Benefits Update Presenter: Attorney Mary Ellen Schill Employee benefits are crucial to attracting new talent, as many job seekers prioritize benefits over […]
As you know, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) previously issued a rule that would ban most employee noncompetes throughout the United States. See our previous updates NLRB Seeks Aggressive Enforcement Against Employers for Unlawful Non-Compete and “Stay-or-Pay” Provisions, Breaking News: Federal Court Halts FTC Noncompete Ban, The FTC’s Ban on Noncompetes Remains Imminent for Most […]