Banned, but Not Forgotten: Final FTC Rule on Non-Competes a Far Cry from Finality
April 25, 2024: Written by Erik Derr, Esq. and Christopher Leddy, Esq. On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a final rule the (the “FTC Rule”) purporting to ban non-compete agreements on a nationwide basis. Effective 120 days after publication in the Federal Register, the Rule serves to ban contractual agreements with […]
Erik Derr and David Frankel speak at NJSA Law Day
February 22, 2024 Erik Derr, Esq. and David Frankel, Esq. co-presented at the New Jersey Staffing Alliance’s annual Law Day in Livingston, NJ covering the topic” An Overview of Employer Rights and Responsibilities Pertaining to Cannabis Use An Overview of Employer Rights and Responsibilities Pertaining to Cannabis.”
Happy Hunting: Recent Second Circuit Decision Spells a Fox Hunt for Social Media Rights
February 8, 2024: Written by Joseph G. Harraka, Jr., Esq. & Erik Derr, Esq. Who was the first to plant their flag on it? This appears to be the analysis used by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in its recent decision, JLM Couture, Inc. v. Gutman, Nos. 21-2535, 22-1694, 2024 U.S. App. LEXIS 1050, […]
New Background Check Requirement – March 20, 2024 Deadline
February 5, 2024: Written by Christopher Leddy, Esq. & David Frankel, Esq. Employers performing background checks on applicants and employees are required to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (the “FCRA”). Employers who do not comply with the FCRA are subject to fines and penalties, and non-compliance may preclude taking any adverse actions based […]
Michael A. Bartels, CDO facilitates roundtables at REACH – A Staffing Executive Masterclass
January 24, 2024 In the ever-evolving landscape of staffing and workforce management, success is no longer solely defined by one component. It’s about the harmonious fusion of People, Processes, and Technology. At REACH: A Staffing Executive Masterclass, we invite staffing decision makers to embark on a transformative journey, where we dive deep into the core […]
WEBINAR: Protect Your Assets – Contracts and Coverage for Staffing Firms
January 18, 2024: Joseph G. Harraka, Jr., Esq. as a panelist The gap between liability assumed in a contract and insurance coverage can be financially detrimental to your company. Learn the nuances of key contract elements, ways to avoid problematic language, and how indemnification provisions impact your insurance coverage. We’ll also review real insurance claims […]