The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a new rule regarding non-compete clauses. It has and will have significant implications for employers and companies. Here are the high-level provisions of this new rule: **Ban on New Non-Competes**: Employers cannot enter into, attempt to enter into, or enforce non-compete clauses with workers. This includes employees and […]
Considerations for Employers Can your employer ask you about your Covid vaccine status and if so, is it a HIPAA violation if they do so (*Hint…it is not)? Can an employer require an employee to get the vaccine and are there any exceptions that would permit an employee to say “no”? Here is a short […]
GARDEN LEAVE CLAUSE As an alternative to traditional non-compete clauses, an employer hiring any senior executives or employees who will have access to trade secrets and highly sensitive or confidential information should consider offering a “garden leave” clause in their employment contracts. The concept of gardening leave originated in the United Kingdom and has gained […]