Update to Federal Trade Commission’s Rule Regarding NonCompetition Agreements
In its last mailer, Mitchell & Sheahan, P.C. discussed the then-pending Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) rule. This rule, which was set to take effect on September 4th, aimed to restrict most noncompetition agreements. However, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas has since issued a summary judgment ruling...
Employers Need to Prepare for the Federal Trade Commission’s NonCompetition Agreement Ban
In most of the United States, the default rule for employment is at-will employment, meaning that employees can accept or leave jobs as they choose, and employers can fire and hire whomever they want at their discretion. However, this default rule is subject to exceptions and modifications. For instance, unions often negotiate...
Connecticut Paid Sick Leave to Cover All Employees
With Governor Lamont’s signature today, May 28, 2024, and expanded paid sick leave law is in effect in Connecticut.
As of January 1, 2025, Connecticut employers with 25 or more employees will be required to provide paid sick leave to virtually all their workers. As of January 1, 2026,...