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Employers across all industries should take note of a recent unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision that stands to impact workplace discrimination claims and risk management strategies. The Court’s ruling in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services eliminates a legal barrier that previously made it… The End of Physician Noncompetes in Indiana Hospitals: A Look into Indiana Senate Enrolled Act No. 475
In a significant development for healthcare employment law, Indiana’s Senate Enrolled Act No. 475 (“SEA 475”) broadens existing restrictions on physician noncompete agreements to include nearly all physician types—not just primary care providers. Building on Senate Enrolled Act No. 7, which took… Understanding the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance and Its Interaction with Other Leave Laws
In the eight months that the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance (“Chicago Paid Leave Ordinance”) has been in effect, it has impacted countless businesses with employees working in Chicago1. While the new ordinance may not have changed the allotment of leave for businesses… What to Expect in 2025: Updates to Indiana Child Labor Laws
Beginning January 1, 2025, Indiana has rolled back restrictions for older teens, allowing them to work longer and later hours, through amendments to Indiana’s Child Labor Statute, Indiana Code § 22-2-18.1. Key Updates
New Era in Illinois Employment Law: Key Changes You Need to Know
Illinois legislators have enacted critical employment laws that impact many businesses and could catch employers off-guard as 2025 arrives. These changes reflect a broader push for equity, transparency, and accountability for Illinois workers Pay Transparency Beginning January 1, 2025, Illinois… The FTC’s Non-Compete Ban: What’s Next?
This summer, employers in all sectors planned for a seismic shift in the use of non-compete agreements to limit employees’ competitive post-employment conduct. In January 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a proposed rule banning nearly all non-compete agreements as a violation of… Not So Fast: FLSA Overtime Rule Blocked Weeks Before Another Salary Level Increase
On Friday, November 15, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas struck down a 2024 regulation issued by the Department of Labor (“DOL”) which raised the minimum salary exemption level for certain executive, administrative, professional, and highly compensated… NLRB Reports Significant Surges in Union Election Petitions and Unfair Labor Practice Charges
On October 14, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) issued a press release announcing a spike in both the number of union election petitions and unfair labor practice charge filings in fiscal year (“FY”) 2024. Union Election Petitions Increase by 27% The number of union… Physician Non-Competes in Indiana – The Old, the New, and the Future
Restrictive covenants in Indiana have long been a topic of litigation and debate for health care providers, private practices, and health systems. Historically, and before there were statutory restrictions for physician non-competes, there is a long line of cases that have required physician… What Employers Need to Know about New Overtime Exemption Rules with Shelley Jackson (Podcast)
"An estimated 4.3 million workers who had been exempt from overtime are no longer exempt as of July 1. That’s just one changing overtime standard that employers face in the upcoming months. And that’s why the time is now for employers to scrutinize what these adjustments mean for their businesses… HIPAA Sanction Policies: The Importance of Enforcement
Covered Entities as defined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and its implementing regulations (“HIPAA”), including health care providers and health plans, must have HIPAA policies and procedures in place to protect the privacy and security of patients’ protected health… New FTC Regulation of Non-compete Agreements with Elizabeth Roberson and Scott Morrisson (Podcast)
Non-compete agreements are common in many industries throughout the United States, but a new Federal Trade Commission rule could, with a few narrow exceptions, totally ban non-compete agreements. In this episode of the Krieg DeVault Podcast Series, Krieg DeVault attorney George Lepeniotis is joined… |
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