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Scott J. Wenner published a client alert, “A Sign Of Things To Come? D.C. Bans Employee Non-Competes That Apply To Current Employees And To Post-Employment Activity.” The District of Columbia Council unanimously passed, and on January 11 Mayor Bowser signed, The Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020 — […]

Scott J. Wenner published a client alert, “California’s New Pay Equity Data Reports Due March 31.” Last fall, late on the final day he was permitted to sign legislation under California law, Governor Gavin Newsom affixed his signature to SB 973, a law that imposes on covered employers a significant […]

Scott J. Wenner published a client alert, “Biden Chooses Boston Mayor to Become Labor Secretary, Sending Strong Signal of Intent to Pursue Ambitious Pro-Union Agenda Announced in ‘Biden Plan’.” After months of speculation over President-elect Biden’s choice to lead the Labor Department, the choice has been announced. Boston’s Mayor Marty […]

M. Christine Carty published a client alert, “U.S. DOL Publishes Final Rule Redefining Independent Contractor Standards Under FLSA.” As anticipated, the Trump Administration Department of Labor (“DOL”) published on January 6, 2021 final regulations redefining and simplifying the independent contractor standards under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The new […]