Oregon law on permitted covenants not to compete has been amended to void nonconforming agreements and limit such agreements to employees making at least $100,533, among other changes.
Archives for May 2021
DIVERSITY IN THE WORKS: An Update on the Biden Administration’s LGBTQ+ Equality Efforts
Executive Summary: During President Biden’s first 100 days in office and beyond, the Administration has taken a number of actions aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion and addressing disparities for LGBTQ+ Americans across the country. Below is an update on the Administration’s key actions in furtherance of this policy.
Labor Board Orders Business to Reopen; D.C. Circuit Says Not So Fast
The NLRB has the authority to order an employer to reopen a business it finds was closed for discriminatorily anti-union reasons. In RAV Truck & Trailer Repairs, Inc., 369 NLRB No. 36 (Mar. 3, 2020), the NLRB did just that. However, upon review, the D.C. Circuit held that it “cannot
Employers Can (Mostly) Require Vaccines For Workers Returning To The Office
With more than half of adult Americans now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, many employers have started laying the groundwork to get back to the office.
To Retain Women, U.S. Companies Need Better Childcare Policies
Nine strategies for business leaders.
Gig workers to lose all unemployment benefits in 20 GOP states: “You can’t prepare for it”
Selina Smedley said she was expecting to have jobless aid through early September, a $300 weekly boost that has been helping her get by while her Dallas-area cleaning business remains far below pre-pandemic levels.
Unions hail nomination of high-profile labor lawyer to NLRB
President Joe Biden’s nomination of veteran union lawyer Gwynne Wilcox for a vacancy on the National Labor Relations Board is drawing praise from many of the country’s largest unions, who called on the Senate to swiftly confirm her and push the agency closer toward a Democratic majority.
Why Executives Should Weigh The Pros And Cons Before Paying Workers To Get Covid Shots
As Covid-19 vaccination rates continue to decline in the U.S., some major companies are deciding to pay employees to get their shots as soon as possible.
Fourth Circuit Finds Waiver of Appellate Review of Arbitration Enforceable
Employers concerned about the risks and expenses associated with employment litigation have increasingly required their employees to agree to arbitration in the event of a dispute. Even upon the issuance of the arbitrator’s final decision, however, a court’s intervention may still be necessary. At the very least, the court
13 Tips For Transitioning To A Permanently Remote Workforce
During the pandemic, many businesses adopted a fully virtual workforce to comply with public health guidelines.
Judge rules that women workers at Google can sue as a group over gender bias
Google’s attempt to block a class-action lawsuit over alleged gender-pay disparity was rejected by a judge on Thursday.
What Makes a Great Workplace? These 429 Companies Have the Answer
From payroll to office policies, the definition is constantly evolving.
Eight Key Tips To Optimize Workforce Social Media Presence
Businesses are in a precarious situation when it comes to social media. On one hand, it provides a practical and invaluable resource for feedback and interaction.
Fostering Psychological Safety In The Workplace
Executive Coach and Organizational Development Consultant locking arms with executive leaders as they CONQUER their professional goals.
Grow Your Influence In The Virtual Workplace: A 30-Day Communication Challenge
A little over a year ago, Covid-19 moved many professionals from the workplace into the confines of their homes.