The following blog is an update to an original post by Attorney Nicole Proesch, “FTC Adopts Non-Compete Ban and Opens the Floodgates,” published on April 25, 2024, after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission adopted a final rule on April 23, 2024, that would have banned many non-compete clauses and other restrictive covenants between private
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On June 3, 2024, the Des Moines Register published an article that explained some brewers of consumable hemp products believe draft proposed administrative rules written by the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHS”) misinterpret Iowa’s new hemp law. This blog briefly explains Iowa’s new hemp law, the rulemaking process, and options for brewers who
Bank Non-Competes are Still Okay, For Now
On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced the text of its final rule that will ban most uses of non-compete agreements. Non-competes are agreements between an employer and individual that prevent the individual from taking employment in a similar industry within a certain geographic range for a defined period. The FTC rule aims
FTC Adopts Non-Compete Ban and Opens the Floodgates
Voting 3-2, along party lines, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission adopted a final rule on April 23, 2024, that will ban many non-compete clauses and other restrictive covenants between private businesses and their employees and independent contractors. The rule is scheduled to take effect 120 days from its publication in the Federal Register. We estimate
Dickinson Bradshaw Partners with SHRM to Encourage Civility at Work
We are over-the-moon to announce our partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management’s 1M Civil Conversations Initiative at our 2024 Employment Law Seminar.
Uncivil behavior at work is becoming more and more commonplace — and difficult for human resources professionals to navigate. Dickinson Bradshaw and SHRM want to help turn tough conversations into teamwork, discord
2024 Employment Law Seminar Announcements: Topics & Mobile Workforce Center Appearance
Attorneys from Dickinson Bradshaw’s Employment & Labor and Workers Compensation practice groups are busy preparing educational sessions designed to help you navigate the new frontier of employment laws at the 2024 Employment Law Seminar.
Planned topics include important information for employers on pay transparency, recorded termination meetings, guns in the workplace, legal updates, special PTO programs,
Reserve Your Spot: 2024 Employment Law Seminar
Join the Dickinson Bradshaw Employment & Labor Group for an educational seminar on May 23rd, 2024 at the Hilton Garden Inn in West Des Moines. Our experienced attorneys will provide practical advice for employers on navigating the new frontier of employment laws. A complimentary continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
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What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
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Don’t Be a Grinch About Holiday Celebrations
Deck the halls with boughs of holly….well maybe not at work. While some employers embrace the holiday season, others may choose not to celebrate to avoid legal issues. However, celebrating the holidays can be a great way of fostering a positive culture or sense of community in the workplace. Here are some practical tips on how employers can
Supreme Court’s Harvard Decisions Rewrite History for Fair Hiring Practices
On June 29, 2023, the United States Supreme Court released the long-awaited decisions in the consolidated cases of Students for Fair Admissions v. President & Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina. In the decisions, the Supreme Court struck down the race-based admissions policies of both Harvard