Michael J Passarella

Michael J Passarella

May 01, 2023 | New York Law Journal

What the End of the COVID Public Health Emergency Means for Employers

On May 11, 2023, the nationwide COVID-19 public health emergency and the national emergency declaration, each first declared in early 2020, will officially end. This article looks at the impact this will have on employers as they review their COVID and office protocols to determine if they should make changes to their current policies.

By Michael J. Passarella

4 minute read

March 13, 2023 | New York Law Journal

FTC Ban Hurts Protection of Confidential Information

The 'non-compete ban' proposed by the FTC has been the subject of much discussion and debate since the FTC issued its notice of proposed rulemaking on Jan. 5, 2023. Assuming that a rule is adopted in some form, employers will look more closely at their current policies and procedures for protecting trade secrets and confidential information.

By Michael J. Passarella

6 minute read