In a recent case, the National Labor Relations Board found that confidentiality and nondisparagement provisions in severance agreements may be unlawful due to the infringement of employees’ rights. How might this impact your business? Here’s what you need to know. The Case On February 21, 2023, in the case of McLaren Macomb, 372 NLRB No. 58 (2023), the National Labor Relations Board (the … [Read more...] about According to NLRB, Confidentiality and Nondisparagement Provisions in Severance Agreements May Be Unlawful
Employment News
New Federal Law Expands the Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Workers Across the Nation
Effective June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will require all covered employers - including school districts - to provide reasonable accommodations for workers and applicants limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act? The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a recent law that requires covered employers to … [Read more...] about New Federal Law Expands the Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Workers Across the Nation
How Could the Proposed Noncompete Ban Impact You?
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a rule that would ban the use of noncompete clauses. The Employment Law Practice Group at KingSpry is keeping abreast of these changes. What are noncompete agreements? More than 30 million workers—at least 18 percent of the U.S. workforce—are required to sign noncompetes as a condition to accepting a job. A noncompete agreement is a contractual clause that … [Read more...] about How Could the Proposed Noncompete Ban Impact You?
Is It Okay to Communicate With Your Employees After Work Hours?
The pandemic changed the way people work. As offices closed, employees set up home offices and learned about this new thing called Zoom. The phrase “work-life” balance took on new meaning as employees now worked where they live and found themselves responding to messages around the clock. Now, it looks like some employers will be facing consequences for communicating with employees after … [Read more...] about Is It Okay to Communicate With Your Employees After Work Hours?
Proposed Legislation Provides Greater Protection for Pregnant Employees
Pregnant employees, especially those in low-paying, physically taxing jobs, are commonly forced to choose between their health or compensation. While current federal law does not support pregnant workers as effectively as it should, new proposed legislation may offer better protection. In 1978, in an effort to mitigate discriminatory practices aimed at pregnant women, Congress enacted the … [Read more...] about Proposed Legislation Provides Greater Protection for Pregnant Employees
What the Proposed Labor Rule on Independent Contractors Means for Employers
On October 11, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor proposed a Rule that would make it harder for companies to classify workers as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). While the Rule will most notably impact industries like delivery and transportation that rely on gig workers, it will likely affect most businesses somehow. One recent survey found that more than a third … [Read more...] about What the Proposed Labor Rule on Independent Contractors Means for Employers
