HR Counselor's Corner

AUGUST 30, 2023

By Jerry Dancy Redmond, Esquire A noncompete agreement is a contract between an employer and employee that prohibits an employee from engaging in a business that competes directly or indirectly with their current employer’s business during their employment and after their employment ends. Are noncompete agreements actually enforceable?

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SHRM Resources

JULY 19, 2021

President Joe Biden recently issued an executive order that broadly addresses "promoting competition in the American economy." The order indicated that some noncompetes may be unfair, but the order itself did nothing to change the enforceability of such agreements, which are generally governed by state law.

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HR Digest

MARCH 23, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission has taken action for the second time in a month to put an end to the use of noncompete agreements for lower-level employees. The move is part of a growing trend to limit the use of noncompete agreements for non-executive staff, with several states already implementing bans on the practice.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 9, 2023

In April, it invalidated an employer’s plan requiring employees to sign nondisparagement agreements in order to receive severance pay. It’s now issued a general counsel memo in which it concludes most noncompete agreements are overbroad and, therefore, unenforceable. And both generally exclude managers, executives, and owners.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 12, 2021

On Friday morning, the White House released this Fact Sheet foreshadowing an Executive Order that would encourage the FTC to ban or limit non-compete agreements. On Friday afternoon, the Executive Order followed. ” Still, the President has not ordered a full ban on non-competes. Comply with state law.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 15, 2023

An HR generalist resume may be similar to any other HR position, but it does require them to build expertise in every area in order to execute the responsibilities of an HR generalist. Laws on topics such as maternity policies, pay transparency, salary withholding, noncompete clauses, etc. are constantly evolving.

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The Employer Handbook

JANUARY 6, 2023

Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule prohibiting employers from imposing noncompetes on their workers. The FTC’s proposed rule would generally prohibit employers from using noncompete clauses. But existing noncompetes are safe, right? Are those noncompetes impacted? This is MINDBLOWINGLY HUGE!”

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