On November 2, 2010, Georgia residents voted to change the state’s constitution to allow the enforcement of reasonable non-compete agreements. Until this point, Georgia has been one of the most hostile states for employers seeking to enforce such agreements. This was due to a constitutional provision strongly disfavoring such agreements. The recently ratified constitutional amendment replaces that provision and allows a non-compete-friendly bill, passed in 2009, to become effective. One question that remains, however, is when can employers begin to take advantage of the new law?
At this time of year, you’re probably thinking about, if not already planning, this year’s company holiday party. While the economy may have limited your plans, some celebration will still probably occur. Before you go too far, have you taken a look at your social media / Internet publication policies – or lack thereof? If [...]
The New York Department of Labor (NY DOL) recently issued a new requirement pertaining to same sex couples. Effective October 29, 2010, if an employer provides funeral or bereavement leave to married employees, it must provide leave for the death of an employee’s same-sex committed partner or the child, parent or other relative of the [...]
The new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) set aside $5 billion to reimburse employers for the cost of early retirement insurance. Employees who retire between 55 and 64 are ineligible for Medicare and have a hard time getting health insurance on their own. Some employers choose to provide insurance to these early retirees. [...]
Effective October 1, 2010, Connecticut employers with 3 or more employees must provide employees with up to 12 days of unpaid leave to deal with domestic violence. Employees may take leave to seek medical care for injuries, psychological care or counseling, to obtain services from an organization helping victims of domestic violence, to move to [...]