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Betting Against DraftKings: A Lesson in Noncompete State Laws
2024 has been the year of noncompete litigation. Since the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its Final Rule in April 2024, seeking to ban noncompetes with limited exceptions, employers have been (rightfully)…
Should Employers Adopt a One-Strike Rule for Racial Slurs?
In California, even a single racial slur by a non-management employee may now give rise to employer liability under certain circumstances. In Bailey v. San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, the California Supreme…
AI Alert: CFPB Tightens FCRA Rules for Employers
On October 22, 2024 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released the final version of the Personal Financial Data Rights Rule (that we reported about here ). However, the CFPB did not rest there, two days…
PAGA Reform: A Game Changer for California Employers
As most California employers are aware, the Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) is a controversial law that allows employees to sue for civil penalties on behalf of the state for labor code violations. Since it…
Anticipating A Swing In The Pendulum: A Preview Of Workplace Law Considerations Ahead Of The 2024 Election
While uncertainty remains about who will win, there will be significant changes to workplace law.