Employment & Labor Law

Originally published in IRMI’s Winter 2023 issue of Employment Practices Liability Consultant (EPLiC) By Kristin A. Zech Social movements in the United States over the past several years have given rise to a renewed focus on the workplace environment. As a result, diversity, equity,…

Virginia has joined in on the growing trend of implementing a state-mandated retirement program with the new RetirePath Virginia program that goes into effect on July 1, 2023. Created by Virginia state law in an effort to bridge the retirement savings gap, covered employers will…

The federal Fair Trade Commission started 2023 with a bang by announcing a newly proposed rule that, if adopted, will categorically ban non-competes for almost all U.S. workers – including independent contractors. Under the proposed rule, the ban not only applies to new non-compete provisions, but will effectively invalidate…

As the new year begins, many employers are taking the time to consider areas for potential advancement when it comes to company culture. As part of this, employers may be asking how they can further create welcoming workspaces for a diverse and inclusive workforce, including DEI initiatives. DEI stands for…

A new Federal law recently passed targeting non-disclosure and non-disparagement clauses in the employment context. The 2022 Speak Out Act prohibits U.S. employers from using these kinds of provisions to prevent employees from disclosing or discussing disputes involving workplace sexual harassment and assault. However, the new law only applies to…

On November 10, 2022, the FTC issued a new Policy Statement greatly expanding its scope of antitrust enforcement powers under Section 5 of the FTC Act.[1] The new Policy Statement makes it clear that the FTC will no longer limit its Section 5 enforcement powers to violations…

Although the focus on remote work began as a means for businesses to continue operations, the reality is that remote work is here to stay for many businesses. Over the past two years, many employees have moved locations within the US and this increased remote workforce has resulted in employers’…

This summer, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed into law the Non-Compete Clarification Amendment Act of 2022. This new provision significantly limits DC’s original ban on non-competition agreements and will take legal effect on October 1, 2022.  Similar to laws in Maryland and Virginia, this law will focus on income thresholds…

Originally published in the International Risk Management Institute, Inc. (IRMI) Summer 2022 issue of Employment Practices Liability Consultant (EPLiC) By Nick Johnson and Aleksey House As the pandemic subsides and restrictions are lifted throughout the country, many businesses are implementing plans to welcome…