Commenting on the FTC’s proposed ban on noncompetes, James M. Witz said there is going to be a lot of pushback from the business community on the need to have noncompetes, especially for senior workers who have access to trade secrets.
Stephanie Mills-Gallan says mandatory paid time off laws are an interesting twist and the possibilities for misuse and abuse are endless. (Subscription required.)
Cindy-Ann Thomas discusses several steps smart employers can take to minimize the risk of weight bias and improve their inclusion initiatives. (Subscription required.)
Cindy-Ann Thomas says employers should be aware of the increase in associational discrimination claims and offers suggestions for avoiding them. (Subscription required.)
Mark T. Phillis talks about new protections for pregnant and lactating employees, and explains how the PUMP Act expands federal law and how PWFA differs from the ADA.