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The Legal Intelligencer

Supreme Court's Ruling in 'Students for Fair Admissions' and Its Impact on DEI Initiatives in the Workplace

In the wake of the landmark decision, employers across the country have been dealing with an uptick of litigation targeting workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and programs.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Terminating Employees With Workers' Compensation Claims

Employers must tread carefully to avoid allegations of retaliation or wrongful termination, which can easily lead to additional legal challenges. Understanding the interplay between workers' compensation laws and employment law is critical.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

What Every Employment Attorney Needs to Know About Section 409A

While seasoned employment attorneys are experienced in drafting various legal documents, navigating the specific requirements of Section 409A can be challenging and the consequences of noncompliance can be severe. This article provides a helpful refresher to ensure you're drafting your documents with the intricacies of 409A requirements in mind.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Supreme Court Appears Hostile to Higher Burden for Employers in FLSA Cases

As they typically do on Election Day, the justices went about their business Tuesday by hearing oral arguments.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Should Employees Stay or Should They Go?: The NLRB and FTC Crackdown on Restrictive Covenants

While the NLRB governs union-management relations and concerted conduct in the workplace, NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo has indicated it is her belief that many noncompetes violate federal labor laws regardless of whether the workforce is unionized. How did the NLRB get here and what are the takeaways for employers?
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Option Repricings in Private Companies: 6 Considerations for Attorneys

This article provides a high-level review of the major considerations for advising clients undergoing a repricing, offering insights and strategies for legal professionals navigating this complex landscape.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Laws Evolving for Pregnant Workers: What NY Employers Need to Know

The introduction of both New York's first-of-its-kind prenatal paid leave and the EEOC's rule implementing the PWFA signals to employers nationwide the need to strengthen workplace accommodations for their pregnant employees and the importance of understanding the implications of this evolving area of the law.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Employment Update: Recent Decisions and Agency Actions

Recent court decisions and agency actions have threatened companies' ability to protect themselves through noncompetition, nondisclosure and similar agreements. However, the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Chevron threw open the door to challenges of agency action.
11 minute read

New York Law Journal

Protecting Client Assets When Noncompetes Are Under Attack: Effective Alternatives

Regardless of how the FTC ultimately fares on appeal, the FTC rule is not the only challenge to noncompetition agreements. Significant legislative proposals to limit noncompetes have been introduced in more than thirty states and in Congress.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

'Ban-the-Box' Laws: From NYC to Buffalo, and Everywhere in Between

This article aims to shed light on these practical issues by individually detailing the relevant state and local "ban-the-box" laws in New York; and outlining a practical approach for compliance with these laws in the modern workplace.
10 minute read

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