In employment law, the Cat’s Paw theory refers to a situation where an employee suffers an adverse action—not because of the direct intentions of a supervisor, but due to manipulation by a subordinate with discriminatory...
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Non-Compete Agreements and the Implications of Litigation Surrounding the FTC’s Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements
November 1, 2024
Non-Compete agreements are tools to help employers protect their intellectual property and maintain a competitive advantage in the workplace. Most states have enforced non-compete agreements taking into consideration the...
Political Discussions in the Workplace: The Freedom, the Fury and Where is Emily Post When We Need Her?
August 30, 2024
While the advent of the internet and the popularity of social media might lead you to believe that polite society doesn’t exist in 2024, the workplace might be a place where Emily Post’s rules need to be considered. Hot...
On April 29, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) unveiled its updated guidelines on workplace harassment, marking the first comprehensive update in 25 years. The new guidelines address crucial legal...
The Federal Trade Commission issued its final Non-Compete Clause Rule on April 24, 2024, with an effective date of 120 days after publication in the Federal Register. Federal Trade Commission, Final Rule, Non-Compete Clause...