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Archives for May 11, 2021

Non-Compete News: Open Season? Pennsylvania Supreme Court Invalidates No-Poach Provision Between Businesses

Posted: May 11, 2021 | Ford Harrison Category: Pennsylvania - Restrictive Covenants

In a recent decision and case of first impression, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court unanimously affirmed that a no-hire of employees provision between a business and its vendor was unenforceable because it constituted an unreasonable restraint on trade. This continues a nationwide pushback against restrictive covenants and underscores that Pennsylvania strongly disfavors such restrictions unless they are narrowly tailored to protect a legitimate interest and do not harm the public, including innocent third parties.

U.S. DOL Signals Tougher Stance on Federal Classification of Workers as Independent Contractors

Posted: May 11, 2021 | Ford Harrison Category: HR - Independent Contractors

On May 6, 2021, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) withdrew proposed rules set by the Trump Administration, which were originally intended to revise the test for classifying workers as independent contractors at the federal level for wage and hour purposes under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

“General Motors counsel joins FordHarrison,” International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG)

Posted: May 11, 2021 | Ford Harrison Category: Law Firm News

Holly Georgell was featured in the ICLG article, “General Motors counsel joins FordHarrison.” Welcome to the firm!

FordHarrison Adds Three Partners to Hartford Office

Posted: May 11, 2021 | Ford Harrison Category: Law Firm News

FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announce that Edward (Bud) F. O’Donnell, Ryan A. O’Donnell and Michael J. Spagnola from Siegel, O’Connor, O’Donnell & Beck, P.C. have joined the firm’s Hartford office as Partners.

Remote Employees: The Geographic Tax and Benefits Challenges

Posted: May 11, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: HR - COVID, Coronavirus

As the COVID-19 vaccine has become readily available, and many employers contemplate employees returning to the office to work, both employers and employees have accelerated demands for new and permanent remote work location arrangements for a variety of jobs.

Francis Alvarez Discusses Implications of Increasing COVID-19 Litigation

Posted: May 11, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: Law Firm News

Francis Alvarez discusses implications of the firm’s COVID-19 Employment LitWatch tool finding a steady increase of complaints related to the pandemic and the likelihood of a steep incline in litigation as many workplaces start to reopen in “Insurers brace for lawsuits as workers return to the office. Employers should avoid these pitfalls,” published by CNBC.

Jackson Lewis Names Bob Robertson Chief Marketing Officer

Posted: May 11, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: Law Firm News

Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Bob Robertson has joined the firm as Chief Marketing Officer, where he will be responsible for leading its marketing and business development services and initiatives.

“MANDATED REPORTER” REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR EMPLOYEES

Posted: May 11, 2021 | Shaw Law Group, PC Category: California - General

California law imposes various requirements on employers who hire minors. 

INCREASED COVID-19-RELATED SAFETY ENFORCEMENT

Posted: May 11, 2021 | Shaw Law Group, PC Category: HR - COVID, Coronavirus

Because of “COVID fatigue,” and the increasing number of vaccinated individuals in the workforce, many employers are becoming lax in their COVID-19 prevention efforts, such as social distancing and requiring facial masks.

CalSavers Retirement Plan Deadline Coming Quickly!

Posted: May 11, 2021 | Shaw Law Group, PC Category: California - General

California employers with 5 or more employees that do not already sponsor a qualified retirement plan must enroll their employees in the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program.

Why Soaring Stocks Could Be Bad News For The Economy

Posted: May 11, 2021 | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: NPR

While it’s had some ups and downs, the stock market has soared to historic heights in recent years.

The Power and Peril of Working on a Video Screen

Posted: May 11, 2021 | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: Harvard Business Review

Working behind screens brings both downsides and upsides for mental health.

Resist Old Routines When Returning to the Office

Posted: May 11, 2021 | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: Harvard Business Review

Take the opportunity to identify what’s worked for your organization in the last year — and hang on to those practices.

Logisticare Solutions, LLC to Pay $120,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit

Posted: May 11, 2021 | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: EEOC

A non-emergency medical transportation company with a call center located in Phoenix, Ariz., will pay $120,000 and furnish other relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.

Biden Defends Unemployment Benefits, Provided Workers Accept Job Offers

Posted: May 11, 2021 | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: New York Times

The president’s comments and a raft of policy announcements were a pushback to Republican criticism of his economic plan after a disappointing jobs report on Friday.

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