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Monthly Archives: May 2020

New York requirements for a valid noncompete agreement

Many employers are concerned that a valued employee with in-depth understanding of the business will leave to work for a key competitor or start a competing business. At the same time, it is normal for a person to make career moves within the same industry,…

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Does it violate the Equal Pay Act to base new employees’ salary on their prior salaries?

The federal Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying women less than men for doing the same work, except in certain circumstances. If the U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear a recent case from California, its ruling could define the limits of an employer’s ability…

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Hair stylist files class action for unpaid wages from COVID-19 closures

In the national scramble to close businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic, issues will undoubtedly arise regarding time worked and wages earned before the doors closed. Among many others, the personal care industry – consisting of hair salons, nail salons, spas, massage services and similar establishments…

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