On June 21, 2023, the New York State Assembly passed a sweeping bill (Bill No. S03100/A1278B — An Act to Amend the Labor Law, in Relation to Prohibiting Non-Compete Agreements and Certain Restrictive Covenants) that, if it becomes law, would impose a near-total ban on new non-compete agreements within the state or otherwise
Alexandra Oxyer
Alexandra “Alex” S. Oxyer is an associate in the Labor & Employment Law Department.
Alex concentrates her practice in complex employment litigation and employment law counseling, including advising clients on issues related to hiring and firing, workplace investigations, employment policies, and wage and hour compliance. She regularly defends companies in all aspects of employment litigation, including claims of discrimination, harassment and retaliation, and breach of restrictive covenants (e.g., noncompetition and nonsolicitation). She has handled such cases before state and federal courts throughout the country, as well as before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Illinois Department of Human Rights, the Indiana Civil Rights Commission, the American Arbitration Association, and the Department of Labor.
Prior to joining Proskauer, Alex was a cum laude graduate from Indiana University Maurer School of Law. She previously practiced at a national management-side employment law firm, and in addition to her experience in private practice, Alex also worked as in-house counsel for a large public university. As in-house counsel, Alex investigated, managed, and resolved a wide range of disputes in the student affairs and employment areas, including single and multi-plaintiff discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage & hour issues.
Update: New York State Senate Passes Another Bill With A Broad Ban on Non-Competes
We recently reported on New York Bill No. S03100, which, if enacted, would broadly prohibit non-competition agreements in New York. On the same day, June 7, 2023, the New York Senate also passed Bill No. S6748 (the “Bill”), which would similarly prohibit non-competes. The Bill aims to prevent monopolies, monopsonies, and restraints on trade…
N.Y. State Senate Passes Ban on Non-Competes
UPDATE: On June 20, 2023, the New York State Assembly also voted in favor of this legislation, and the Bill is now headed to Governor Hochul. If signed by Governor Hochul, New York would become the fifth state to institute a broad ban of non-compete agreements (after California, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Minnesota). The Bill …
Minnesota Enacts Omnibus Jobs Bill With Major Changes For Minnesota Employers
On May 24, 2023, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed into law the Omnibus Jobs Bill SF 3035 (the “Bill”). The Bill has significant implications for employers with employees in Minnesota and includes numerous changes to Minnesota state law, including a sweeping ban on non-compete agreements; a ban on mandatory employer-sponsored meetings; newly mandated statewide paid…
Federal Judge Reverses $105 Million Jury Verdict in Trade Secrets Case
Introduction:
Earlier this year, we covered the notable trade secrets verdict in Versata Software Inc. v. Ford Motor Co., No. 2:15-cv-10628 (E.D. Mich. Oct. 26, 2022), in which Versata was awarded $105 million for breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secrets claims against Ford Motor Co. However, on May 1, 2023, the…
REMINDER: Chicago Employers Must Complete Sexual Harassment Prevention and Bystander Training by June 30, 2023
On April 27,2022, the Chicago City Council passed SO2022-665, which broadened the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance (the “Ordinance”) and imposed new requirements on Chicago employers with respect to preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. Pursuant to the Ordinance, all employees working in Chicago must participate in sexual harassment prevention training and bystander training annually.
Specifically,…