The potential New York ban on non-compete agreements, approved by the both houses of the state Legislature back in June, has generated a significant volume of press, commentary, and speculation—but it hasn’t yet been signed into law. What’s the current status of the bill, and how would it impact existing non-compete agreements if and when
FTC Orders 20-Year Non-Compete Ban for Anchor Glass
On June 2, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “the Commission”) finalized a Consent Order settling charges against Anchor Glass Container Corp. (“Anchor Glass”) for engaging in conduct which, according to the FTC’s administrative complaint, “constitutes an unfair method of competition with a tendency or likelihood to harm competition, consumers, and employees in
UPDATED: New York City Council Approves Ordinance Prohibiting Discrimination Based on a Person’s Height or Weight
***UPDATED: Mayor Adams signed the ordinance into law on May 26, 2023. The law takes effect on November 22, 2023.***
The New York City Council has approved an ordinance that, if enacted, would amend the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”) to prohibit discrimination in employment, housing and access to public accommodation based on
Proposed Legislation Would Require New York State Employers to Report Certain Employee Demographic Data
The New York State Senate has passed a bill that, if enacted, would require certain corporate entities to report data regarding the gender, race, and ethnicity of their employees. On March 27, 2023, an identical version of the bill was introduced in the New York State Assembly. If enacted, the reporting requirements would take effect