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No-Poaching Agreements: A Protective Shield for Employers? Not So Much!
December 5, 2023 Written by: Erik Derr, Esq. & David Frankel, Esq. Becker LLC While many employers are aware of state laws governing restrictive covenants
Corporate Transparency Act: New Reporting Requirement for Small Businesses
November 27, 2023 Written by: Kent L. Schwarz, Esq. and Maria Matkou, Esq. Becker LLC Effective January 1, 2024, many small businesses must begin disclosing
Navigating Non-Compete Agreements in the Ever Changing Labor Market
November 13, 2023 Written by Erik Derr, Esq. and David Frankel, Esq. Recent years have seen the shift in the sands of the regulatory landscape,
David Frankel, Esq. Speaks at the NJSA Annual Education & Training Conference
November 1, 2023 On November 1st, David Frankel, Esq. from the Becker LLC Staffing Group presented at the Annual Education and Training Conference for the
Avoid the WALL of Shame: N. J. Legislation Mandates Public Accountability for Workplace Violations
October 27, 2023 Written by: Erik Derr, Esq. & David Frankel, Esq. The New Jersey Legislature, apparently adopting the mantra that shame is a great
CALIFORNIA’S NEW PAID SICK LEAVE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!
October 12, 2023 Written by: David Frankel, Esq. On October 4, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB-616, which expands employee entitlements to paid sick leave
Look Up! Recent NJDOL Settlement Reminds that Federal Statutes Provide the Floor for Worker Protections, not a Ceiling
November 4, 2024 Many trucking companies look to federal statutes and related authority for guidance on a myriad of labor-related issues, including whether to classify workers as independent contractors or employees. Although consulting federal legal authority is necessary, it is not, on its own, sufficient: federal law provides a floor
Employers Prepare for the Next Round: NLRB Takes Aim at Non-Competes and “Stay or Pay Provisions”
October 22, 2024: Written by Erik Derr, Esq. & David Frankel, Esq. After the FTC’s recent attempt to ban non-compete agreements was stopped by the courts, the Office of the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”), Jennifer A. Abruzzo, issued Memorandum GC 25-01 affirming her intent
Unpacking the Complex & Often Misunderstood World of Tail Insurance in the Staffing Industry
October 3, 2024 October 3, 2024: Martin Borosko, Managing Member and Staffing Practice Leader sat down with the Acrisure team of Kevin Tuner, Vice President and Tony D’Amicantonio, Client Advisor to discuss a very much-misunderstood and critical topic of tail insurance. Key Takeaways: To watch their discussion, follow the link below: View
Ryan Saves the Day: Federal Court in Texas Strikes Enforcement of FTC Non-Compete Ban
August 21, 2024 Written by: Erik Derr, Esq. Employers everywhere, take a deep breath—the September 4, 2024 effective date for the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) ban on non-compete agreements (the “FTC Rule”) has been set aside. After a four month battle in the United States District Court for the Northern