The End Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment and Assault Claims in the Workplace Act

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On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021.  The law took effect immediately.  The law allows employees who previously entered into agreements requiring all employment disputes to be arbitrated, would be entitled to elect to litigate sexual assault and sexual harassment claims in […]

President Biden Issues Executive Order Calling on the Federal Trade Commission to Ban or Limit Non-Compete Agreements

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On July 9, 2021, President Biden signed an Executive Order outlining 72 initiatives addressing competition in the workplace and targeting non-compete clauses and agreements. According to a White House statement, the President signed the Order “to promote competition in the American economy, which will lower prices for families, increase wages for workers, and promote innovation […]

Idaho: A Sanctuary for Noncompete Agreements

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on October 23, 2017 While many states have been moving towards placing more restrictions on noncompete agreements, in 2016 the state of Idaho took the opposite route and enacted legislation that made it easier for employers to enforce noncompete agreements. In fact, as The New York Times recently reported, […]

When Corporate Security Policies Conflict with Labor Laws

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on August 9, 2016 Bridgewater Associates is under scrutiny for what has been described as a culture of surveillance and intimidation. Bridgewater manages billions of dollars and is the world’s largest hedge fund. A Bridgewater employee for five years, Christopher Tarui filed a complaint in January alleging that he […]

Court Bans the Use of Forced Arbitration Clauses in Employment Contracts

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on July 12, 2016 The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit’s recent decision in Lewis v. Epic Systems Corporation turns up the pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to address the issue of the enforceability of class action waivers in mandatory arbitration agreements. The court in Lewis […]

States Seek Restrictions for Noncompete Agreements

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on July 5, 2016 Nearly one fifth of the nation’s work force are subject to mobility-restricting noncompete agreements, however, several states are now looking to free workers from these agreements. On June 29, 2016, the Massachusetts House of Representatives voted unanimously 150-0 to pass a bill on noncompete reform. […]