Conducting employment investigations can be challenging and requires careful consideration to ensure fairness, compliance, and confidentiality. Join us for an informative session where we explore the best practices (the do’s!) and common pitfalls (the don’ts!) in conducting thorough and legally sound employment investigations. In this webinar, you will learn: The critical steps to take when ...
November 14, 2024
A Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, jury ruled unanimously ruled in favor of Waumandee Bancshares Ltd. and Waumandee State Bank in a breach of a noncompete provision dispute with Lake Shore III Corp. and Hiawatha National Bank. The jury awarded just shy of $176,000 in damages to Waumandee last month after a three-week trial, which included nearly ...
Employers concerned about the enforceability of restrictive covenants can breathe a little easier for now. A Texas federal court has blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC’s”) final rule banning non-compete agreements (the “Non-Compete Ban” or “Ban”), which was set to take effect on September 4, 2024. As a result, the Ban will not be implemented ...
As we previewed and predicted during our February 2024 webinar, the Minnesota Legislature ultimately passed and amended several statutes significantly impacting employment laws in Minnesota during the 2024 session. These new and revised statutes affect the rights and responsibilities of employers. Understanding these changes is important in helping employers minimize the risk of litigation and ...
07/25/2024
As discussed in our prior alert concerning the FTC final rule banning non-competes, litigation has threatened the final rule’s enforcement and implementation. Ryan, LLC, the United States Chamber of Commerce, and other related trade organizations (referred to herein as “Plaintiff” and “Plaintiff-Intervenors”) sought an injunction in federal court in the Northern District of Texas, to ...
The 2024 legislative session saw the Minnesota Legislature make a number of sweeping changes and clarifications to the State’s one-year-old cannabis statute. And in recent days, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) added some additional details and clarity every aspiring cannabis entrepreneur should note. In May, the Legislature defined the process applicants will need to ...
Several new and revised statutes passed by the Minnesota Legislature significantly impact the rights and responsibilities of employers. Understanding these changes is important in helping employers minimize the risk of litigation and better handle any employment litigation that does occur. These statutory changes affect the following areas: (1) pre-employment drug testing; (2) salary postings; (3) ...
Over a year after it proposed a rule banning virtually all non-compete agreements, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted to issue its long-awaited final rule. The final rule is substantially the same as the proposed rule, with a new exception for “senior executive” agreements that were in place before the final rule’s effective date. The ...
Laura Pfeiffer, Aimée Dayhoff, and Lisa Ellingson will present the webinar, “2024 Employment Privacy Landscape – What You Need to Know,” hosted and moderated by Horton, on March 7, 2024. The employment landscape has changed dramatically as a result of the pandemic, affecting the technology we use, the information we share, and even the places we ...
March 7, 2024
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule changing its existing test to determine whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new rule largely rescinds the more employer-friendly five-factor test issued under the Trump Administration, reverting back to ...
As we step into the dynamic landscape of 2024, the realm of employment law is once again poised for transformation. Amidst this shifting landscape, employers face a crucial need to stay informed and prepared for potential changes that could significantly impact their operations. Join us for an exclusive webinar: “Potential Employment Law Changes in the 2024 ...
February 20, 2024
The employment landscape has changed dramatically as a result of the pandemic, affecting the technology we use, the information we share, and even the places we work. Many businesses are familiar with the laws dealing with privacy requirements for their customers, but in recent years this focus has expanded to include strict regulations covering the ...
January 25, 2024