The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas overturned the FTC’s rule banning most, if not all, post-employment non-compete agreements. The rule now applies nationwide, and is likely the FTC will appeal the decision. This article will dive into what this means for small business owners in Texas. What does this mean for employers? Noncompetes are important…
On July 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas made a crucial decision in Ryan, LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, granting a limited stay and preliminary injunction against the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new Non-Compete Rule. This rule, slated to render nearly all non-compete agreements unenforceable with few exceptions, has stirred substantial controversy among employers…
A few weeks ago, the Federal Trade Commission held a public forum examining the FTC’s proposed rule to prohibit employers from imposing noncompetes on their workers, providing an opportunity for people to directly share their experiences with noncompetes. According to the FTC, the forum was meant to “supplement the FTC’s request for members of the public to submit written comments on the…
Employment law includes thousands of major federal and state statutes, administrative regulations, and judicial decisions, all concerning the employer/employee relationship. Here’s a breakdown of some of the significant federal employment-related statutes you need to know as an employer. Title VII 1963 in America saw a major push for institutional changes that would bring about a society with equal outcomes. Following…
Recently, the EEOC (US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) updated its ongoing COVID-19 guidance with questions and answers that specifically address mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies within the workplace. In short, the guidance provided suggests that employers can implement and enforce mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies for employees. However, there are certain exceptions and caveats to be aware of. What to know about…