On the other side of the pandemic, after record numbers of employee resignations, protecting trade secrets is both challenging and being challenged. This article discusses protecting trade secrets and confidential information in 2022; types of restrictive covenants that are enforceable; and types of restrictive covenants that should be avoided.
In true California fashion, the legislature had a busy session that resulted in a number of new employment-related statutes and amendments being passed just in time for the holidays and will go into effect as of January 1, 2022 (unless otherwise noted below). While there were a few welcome “stocking stuffers” for California employers, the
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has released the latest episode of its Asked & Answered podcast, “Return to Work and ADA Accommodation Requests.” Asked & Answered focuses on labor and employment law as it affects the workplace and the workforce. The podcast aims to inform its audience about current, hot button issues
Presuming that OSHA’s COVID-19 ETS stands, employers will need to adhere to further requirements by Jan. 4, 2022. Until then, employers should prepare for compliance with the Dec. 5 requirements. Planning for implementation will help employers assess whether to adopt a vaccination mandate or a policy that provides for vaccination or testing.
On Nov. 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) unveiled its long-awaited Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) regarding the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination, vaccination verification, face coverings, and testing.
The COVID-19 ETS requires employers with more than 100 employees to develop, implement, and enforce either: (1) a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy; or (2)
On Oct. 31, 2021, New York Gov. Hochul issued an order extending until Dec. 15, 2021, the designation of COVID-19 as a “highly contagious communicable disease.”
On Oct. 21, join Greenberg Traurig’s recognized Texas Labor & Employment practitioners to discuss the issues employers face as the “new normal” emerges and takes shape. With the imminent close of the 87th Legislature, the start of a new school year, and the return-to-the-office mandates, Texas employers face a number of new and unanswered questions:
Many small to mid-sized businesses are eligible under the existing employee retention credit (ERC) for a 70% tax credit for wages paid to employees through the end of 2021. However, the infrastructure bill – as passed by the Senate – would end the ERC for wages paid after Sept. 30, one quarter earlier than the
On Sept. 30, 2021, New York Gov. Hochul issued an order extending until Oct. 31, 2021, the designation of COVID-19 as a “highly contagious communicable disease.”
On Sept. 6, 2021, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Department of Health had designated COVID-19 a highly contagious communicable disease that presents a risk of harm to the public under the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act), which passed May 5, 2021. As a result, NY