FTC Issues Final Rule that Bans Most Non-Compete Agreements
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a final rule approving its proposal to ban non-compete agreements for all workers including independent contractors, externs, interns, volunteers, apprentices, and sole proprietors who provide a service to a person. Specifically, the rule states that “…it is an unfair method of competition – and therefore […]
New York Governor Hochul Vetoes Bill That Would Ban Non-Compete Agreements
On November 30, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she would not be signing proposed legislation that would prohibit employee non-compete agreements in New York. As we previously reported, on June 7, 2023, the New York State Senate passed Bill No. S03100 (the “Bill”), which would amend the New York Labor Law to ban the […]
New York State Senate Passes Bill that Prohibits Non-Compete Agreements
On June 7, 2023, the New York State Senate passed Bill No. S03100 (the “Bill”), which would amend the New York Labor Law to prohibit employee non-compete agreements in New York. Specifically, the language of the bill provides as follows: “No employer or its agent, or the officer or agent of any corporation, partnership, limited […]
FTC Issues Proposed Rule That Would Ban Most Non-Compete Agreements
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would prohibit non-compete agreements between employers and employees. The full draft of the proposed “Non-Compete Clause Rule” can be found here. Specifically, the proposed rule would provide it is an unfair method of competition for an employer to enter […]
New York State Legislature Passes Freelance Isn’t Free Act
The New York State Legislature recently passed the Freelance Isn’t Free Act (the “Act”). If signed into law, the Act, which mirrors New York City’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act, would provide protections to freelance workers/independent contractors. Specifically, the Act would amend the New York Labor Law to establish protections for covered freelance workers, including the […]
Improving the Health of Your Business
Sima was a part of an expert panel to discuss critical legal issues all business owners need to know in 2022. Are your organizational documents, contracts, and company policies current? Is your brand protected? Do you have proper hiring, on-boarding and terminating procedures? Is your employee handbook current? Do you need one? Watch the video […]