FTC Noncompete Ban: What this Means for Employers In a groundbreaking move, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a rule to ban noncompete clauses in employment contracts...
Navigating the Complexities of Employee Contracts: What You Need to Know The employee contract is a crucial document regardless of the type of labor being done by the employee. They form...
Navigating Remote Work Policies: Legal Considerations for Employers and Employees Following changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has become a permanent fixture in many workplaces. This shift has...
Why it’s Important to Update Workplace Handbooks & Policies In the world of employment law, what was considered “okay” yesterday may no longer be appropriate today. That’s why it’s...
What are the Rights of Federal Employees? According to the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM), there are approximately 2.8 million federal employees in the United...
ABCs of Employment Law: Franchising Agreements Franchising agreements give entrepreneurs an avenue to start their own ventures under the umbrella of established brands. However, the technical...
ABCs of Employment Law: Fair Labor Standards Act The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a fundamental piece of legislation designed to protect the rights of employees in...
ABCs of Employment Law: Family and Medical Leave Act The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protects eligible employees seeking to take leave for certain reasons without the fear...
ABCs of Employment Law: ERISA The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is one of our main areas of focus at Walcheske & Luzi. Our...
ABCs of Employment Law: Discretionary vs. Non-Discretionary Bonuses Bonuses are considered a form of additional compensation that employers may offer to their employees as an incentive for good...