In this installment of our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation podcast series, Troutman Pepper Partners Jim Earle, Lynne Wakefield, and Lydia Parker discuss the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo on benefits-related regulations, including the Department of Labor’s Fiduciary Rule; environmental, social, and governance regulations; protections based on sexual
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Texas Court Issues National Injunction Barring Enforcement of the FTC’s Noncompete Ban
In a complete victory for plaintiffs, a Texas court permanently enjoined the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule banning nearly all employee noncompetes. In the absence of the court’s decision, the rule had been scheduled to become effective on September 4. While the litigation regarding the FTC rule is pending in Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania federal…
Hiring to Firing Podcast Named Finalist for PRNEWS Platinum Award
By Tracey Diamond & Evan Gibbs
We are thrilled to announce that our own Hiring to Firing Podcast has been named a finalist for the prestigious PRNEWS Platinum Award in the Digital & Social Media – Podcast category. This recognition highlights the podcast’s innovative approach to discussing key labor and employment issues through the lens of popular culture. The winners…
Pennsylvania Limits Noncompete Agreements for Health Care Practitioners
On July 17, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill (HB) 1633, the Fair Contracting for Health Care Practitioners Act (the Act) into law. At a high level, the Act: (1) limits the enforceability of noncompetes against certain health care practitioners; and (2) imposes a notice obligation on employers of those practitioners.…
Emoji Etiquette: Navigating Professionalism and Connection in the Workplace With The Emoji Movie
In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs are joined by Troutman Pepper’s Chief Human Resources Officer Shana Beldick to discuss the appropriate use of emojis in professional settings. In an era where digital communication has become a fundamental part of daily life, the three explore the use…
Pennsylvania Court Denies Injunction Against FTC’s Noncompete Ban
In direct conflict with a recent Texas court ruling, on July 23, an Eastern District of Pennsylvania court denied ATS Tree Services’ motion for a preliminary injunction to stay the effective date of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) noncompete ban. The ATS court limited application of its decision to the plaintiff, but its holding…
Motivating Employees Who Are Introverts: Lessons From Spider-Man, Office Space, and The Big Bang Theory
By Tracey Diamond & Evan Gibbs
In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs chat with guest Stacey Chazin, founder and principal of I-Factor Leadership, about motivating introverts in the workplace. Featuring clips from some of their favorite TV and movie introverts — Peter Parker in Spider-Man, Milton in Office Space, and Sheldon in…
Third Circuit Holds That NCAA Athletes May Qualify as Employees Under the FLSA
Recently, in Johnson v. NCAA, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held that, depending upon the surrounding circumstances, student-athletes may qualify as employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This is the latest in a series of court and agency decisions involving student-athletes seeking employee status at their colleges and universities.…
Managing Employee Compliance in Highly Regulated Industries
By Tracey Diamond & Evan Gibbs
In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs are joined by Josh Riggs, owner of Social Cannabis, based in Denver, CO. They delve into the complexities of managing employee conduct in the highly regulated cannabis industry and reflect on the evolution of the industry, highlighting its unexpected sophistication…
Texas Court Temporarily Enjoins FTC Noncompete Ban Rule
As workers were leaving their offices for the Fourth of July holiday, the Northern District of Texas issued its much-anticipated order preliminarily enjoining the effective date of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) controversial noncompete ban rule. The court’s decision, however, is limited to the named plaintiffs — a tax accounting firm and several business groups…