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11.23.2016
Not So Fast! – Judge Enters Nationwide Order Blocking New Overtime Rules
In a stunning development, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted an emergency motion for preliminary injunction that challenged the validity of the Department of Labor’s new overtime rule, just about a week before the rule was to take effect. Significantly, the Order granting the motion enjoins the rule nationwide […]
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11.14.2016
Should You Hire That Great Applicant with the Non-Compete?
We often receive calls from employers advising that they want to hire a new employee (from a competitor of course) who is the best thing since sliced bread but he has this non-compete agreement. The first question is usually: “that’s not enforceable, right?” The seemingly useless lawyer answer of “it depends” is just the starting […]
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11.10.2016
Obama Administration Pushes for Employee Non-Compete Reforms
Many U.S. employers use non-compete agreements to protect their sensitive proprietary information. These agreements establish a “buffer” time period during which a departing employee is prohibited from taking a job with a competitor, often within a defined geographic area. While non-compete restrictions were once linked primarily with highly compensated executive employees, a report issued by […]
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11.01.2016
Douglas Diaz to Present at Tri-State HRMA Legal Symposium
Douglas Diaz will present “Managing Social Media Use in the Workplace” at the Tri-State HRMA Legal Symposium Tuesday, November 15, 2016 7:30 AM- 12:30 PM Location: Rowan College of Gloucester County Tri-State HRMA Legal Symposium Half-day event at Rowan College of Gloucester County Registration: 7:30am – 8:00am The symposium will feature 4 sessions: 8:15am – 9:15am – EEOC […]
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