So, our marketing team was all geared up to publish an article called “NLRB’s GC Doubles Down on Position against Non-Compete Provision.” Because their General Counsel recently issued a memorandum outlining how to protect employees – and punish employers – for non-compete provisions that violate the NLRA. But then Trump
Dear Business Owner, You know a thriving workforce is essential to the success of your business. What you might not realize is how much your employees’ engagement in the democratic process can impact your company’s well-being. Why do we say that? What benefits can you gain from your workforce voting?
The New FTC Rule Prohibiting Fake Reviews The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently announced a groundbreaking rule aimed at curbing the proliferation of fake reviews and testimonials. This new regulation, which prohibits the sale or purchase of fraudulent reviews, empowers the FTC to seek civil penalties against violators. While
Dear Overworked Professionals, We know you’re busy navigating a sea of HR nightmares, so let’s cut to the chase: Union investigations are a special kind of hell. Brace yourselves. (Oh, and some of this union stuff applies to your non-union employees too.) Weingarten Rights: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
First, it’s important to understand specifically what human trafficking entails. There are two kinds, and they break down like so: Sex trafficking. Recruiting, harboring, transporting, providing, obtaining, patronizing, or soliciting a person for a commercial sex act. Labor trafficking. Recruiting, harboring, transporting, or obtaining a person for labor or services
Big changes are happening at Lynch Law. So big that we decided we needed an entirely new name. Enter: Treaty Oak Employers’ Law Group. Why Treaty Oak? A Symbol for Peace, Negotiation, and Resilience Treaty Oak, nestled in the heart of Austin, Texas, is a Texas live oak tree estimated
So, Noncompetes Aren’t Banned? Here are the big takeaways for employers: While the rule is blocked, you can still enforce valid non-compete agreements You don’t have to send notices to current and former employees who have noncompete clauses Already sent notices? Get legal advice regarding how and if you can
The Backstory (Cliff’s Notes Edition) The Biden administration hates noncompete clauses (bad for worker wages and stuff). The FTC swoops in with a nationwide ban, claiming it has the power under a dusty old law. Legal challenges start brewing in Texas (shocker) and Pennsylvania. Nobody knows if the ban will
The Backstory (Cliff’s Notes Edition) The Biden administration hates noncompete clauses (bad for worker wages and stuff). The FTC swoops in with a nationwide ban, claiming it has the power under a dusty old law. Legal challenges start brewing in Texas (shocker) and Pennsylvania. Nobody knows if the ban will
Background: The FTC’s New Rule and the Difference in Texas The FTC proposed a rule to limit non-compete agreements nationwide back in April. As a model, they used California’s incredibly stringent non-compete restrictions. How stringent? California employers face fines of $2,500 for each violation related to non-competes. This applies whether
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