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Texas Judge Halts FTC Non-Compete Ban From Going into Effect

Labor & Employment, Non-Competition Agreements / By Candy Stead

In a landmark move, in April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) introduced its final rule banning almost all non-compete agreements, a decision that will dramatically reshape the American labor landscape. This nearly all-encompassing ban is a fundamental shift towards a more equitable labor market. The upcoming non-compete ban was originally scheduled to go into […]

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New Regulations to Potentially Increase the Number of Workers Eligible for Overtime!

Labor & Employment, Wage Disputes / By Candy Stead

Significant changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will take effect on July 1, 2024, impacting millions of American workers and businesses across various industries. These changes primarily concern overtime exemptions and an increased salary threshold, marking a pivotal moment in labor law and workplace regulations. Overview of the FLSA Rule Changes The FLSA, enacted

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Labor Board Rules Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Provisions in Severance Agreement Unenforceable Sass Law Firm Blog

Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Provisions in Severance Agreements Unenforceable, Labor Board Rules

blog, Labor & Employment, Unfair Labor Practices / By Candy Stead

If your employer presented you with a severance agreement or you previously signed a severance agreement that requires confidentiality and/or non-disparagement provisions, keep reading as these provisions by may be illegal and unenforceable. Often, when employers terminate employees—as part as a reduction in force or a position elimination—the employer may present the affected employees with

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Are College Athletes Employees of an Educational Institution and Do They Have Rights?

Employee Rights Reporter, Labor & Employment / By Candy Stead

In December 2022, the Los Angeles Regional Office of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) found collegiate football and basketball players at the University of Southern California (USC) to be employees, and as such, have protection under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Specifically, the NLRB pursued a charge against USC, the PAC-12, and the

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Sass Law Firm Blog NLRB Upholds Employee Rights

NLRB Uphold Employees’ Rights Prior to Interrogation By the Employer

Employee Rights and Benefits, Labor & Employment, Unfair Labor Practices / By Candy Stead

On December 15, 2022, the National Labor Relations Board held that employers who interrogate employees when defending an unfair labor practice complaint must first provide what are known as Johnnie’s Poultry warnings. This Miranda type warning must be given prior to any questioning and must: “communicate to the employee the purpose of the questioning, assure

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Sass Law Firm Blog Gig Workers Word Cloud with Gig Economy Related Tags

Who is looking out for gig workers? The Federal Trade Commission throws its hat in the ring.

Labor & Employment / By Candy Stead

Gig workers earn income by providing on-demand work. Gig work is not limited to ride-hailing or food delivery and can include a variety of work in a variety of industries. Many companies classify gig workers as independent contractors, resulting in fewer protections for these workers as compared to traditional employees. For example, anti-discrimination and

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Sass Blog GINA Discrimination with DNA Helix

Has Your Employer Inquired About Your Relative’s Covid Test Results? They may have violated the law.

COVID-19, Discrimination, Employee Rights Reporter, Labor & Employment / By Candy Stead

What is Happening in the Workplace Today with GINA? The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that a dermatology practice in Tampa, Florida violated the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). GINA is a law that prohibits employers from unlawfully probing into the genetic information of their employees, this includes asking about family health

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Sass Law Firm Blog Caregiver Discrimination Picture of Father Looking at Disabled Son in Wheelchair

Are You a Victim of Caregiver Discrimination?

Discrimination, Employee Rights Reporter, Labor & Employment / By Candy Stead

Many employees take on caregiving responsibilities not only for their children, but also spouses, partners, older relatives, individuals with disabilities, or others. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, so do the struggles these employees face trying to juggle caring for their loved ones and performing their jobs. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently issued

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Sexually Harassed? Get Your Day in Court as Mandatory Arbitration is Now Illegal

Employee Rights Reporter, Harassment, Labor & Employment / By Candy Stead

A new law now makes it illegal for an employer to force workers subjected to sexual harassment or sexual assault in the workplace to arbitrate their claims. On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed into law The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act. The law’s purpose is to prevent employers from

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OSHA Withdraws Private Employer Vaccine Mandate Rule

COVID-19, Employee Rights Reporter, Labor & Employment / By Candy Stead

OSHA has officially withdrawn its ETS requiring employers with 100 or more employees to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine in the workplace. This comes after the United States Supreme Court upheld an injunction preventing OSHA from implementing the rule until there was a determination on whether OSHA actually had the power to enforce such a rule.

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Texas Judge Halts FTC Non-Compete Ban From Going into Effect

New Regulations to Potentially Increase the Number of Workers Eligible for Overtime!

Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Provisions in Severance Agreements Unenforceable, Labor Board Rules

Are College Athletes Employees of an Educational Institution and Do They Have Rights?

NLRB Uphold Employees’ Rights Prior to Interrogation By the Employer

Who is looking out for gig workers? The Federal Trade Commission throws its hat in the ring.

Has Your Employer Inquired About Your Relative’s Covid Test Results? They may have violated the law.

Are You a Victim of Caregiver Discrimination?

Sexually Harassed? Get Your Day in Court as Mandatory Arbitration is Now Illegal

OSHA Withdraws Private Employer Vaccine Mandate Rule

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