SAVAGE V. TOWNSHIP OF NEPTUNE: UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT ON NON-DISCLOSURE PROVISIONS FOR EMPLOYERS
On May 7, 2024, in Savage v. Township of Neptune, the Supreme Court of New Jersey unanimously held that any provision in an employment contract or settlement agreement, including a non-disparagement provision, that has the purpose or effect of concealing details relating to claims of discrimination, retaliation, and harassment is unenforceable and against public policy. […]
ATTENTION CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS: HAVE NO FEAR – PAGA REFORM IS FINALLY HERE!
Much to the relief of employers everywhere in California, PAGA reform has officially arrived! As a brief recap, on June 18, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom, in partnership with legislative leaders and business groups, announced an agreement to significantly reform the Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) – the most substantive overhaul in its 20-year history. On June 21, details […]
ATTENTION EMPLOYERS: FTC FINAL RULE BANNING NON-COMPETES PUT ON HOLD BY TEXAS FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT
As we discussed on April 24, 2024 HERE and April 26, 2024 HERE, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved a Final Rule banning most non-competition agreements with workers nationwide. The Final Rule was immediately challenged in several federal district courts. On July 3, 2024, a Texas federal court issued a preliminary injunction that temporarily blocks […]
ATTORNEY ALI HMOUD JOINS NUKK-FREEMAN & CERRA’s GROWING WEST COAST OFFICE
SAN DIEGO (July 8, 2024): Employment law firm Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, PC (NFC) is proud to welcome attorney Ali Hmoud to the firm’s West Coast office, effective July 1, 2024. Hmoud has experience representing corporations in a broad range of employment matters, including wage and hour, PAGA, class action, FEHA, employee benefits, equal pay, and […]