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January 17, 2023

FTC proposed ban on noncompetes may face strong resistance

James M. Witz says there will be pushback from the business community on the FTC’s proposed ban on noncompetes, especially among organizations with senior workers who have access to trade secrets. (Subscription required.)

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January 17, 2023

Littler Names Michael Wilder Chair of its 2023 Board of Directors and Welcomes Three New Members

Shareholders Gregory Iskander, Eric Mack and Joshua Waxman join the firm's 2023 board, which is nearly 60% diverse – individuals who identify as women, of color and/or LGBTQ+.

In the News
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January 12, 2023

FTC Proposes a Ban on Noncompetes in Employment Contracts

James Witz says the FTC’s proposal to ban noncompetes in employment contracts is receiving strong pushback from the business community and advises employers to make sure their current noncompetes are as enforceable as possible under the current laws.

In the News
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January 12, 2023

DOL and IRS Unite to Battle Misclassifying Workers

The IRS and DOL issued an MOU regarding investigations on employment misclassifications, and Miguel A. Lopez and William Hays Weissman said businesses should take this coordinated focus on worker classification as an opportunity to assess their workers’ c

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January 12, 2023

Back to the Future: Biden Administration Seeks Return to Restrictive Standards for Businesses and Independent Contractors

Maury Baskin talks about the NLRB independent contractor rule, the joint employer rule and the differences between them.

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