Seventh Circuit Decision Highlights Distinction Between Traditional Non-Compete And Forfeiture-For-Competition

A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit allowed an employer to enforce a “forfeiture-for-competition” against a former plant manager. The Court explained that, under Delaware law, forfeiture-for competition is not subject to the same reasonableness standard as a traditional non-compete clause. The case is LKQ Corporation v. Robert Rutledge, No. 23-2330 (7th Cir. Jan. 22, 2025).
Background
A former plant manager received restricted stock unit (RSU) awards as part of his compensation […]

By | Apr 21, 2025 ||

Attention Employers: Are DEI Policies DOA? Here’s What You Need To Know About President Trump’s Executive Orders And The Impact On Your Workplace

Just days after his inauguration on January 20, 2025, President Trump wasted no time advancing his agenda by signing a flurry of Executive Orders (EOs), several of which focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and DEI and accessibility (DEIA); gender identity; and affirmative action. The EOs provide insight into the new administration’s priorities and reshape how employers must view and meet their obligations under Title VII and other federal laws to provide equal […]

By | Apr 19, 2025 ||

Iowa Lawmakers Debating Bills With Employment Ramifications

Stay up to speed on proposed employment laws currently under consideration by the Iowa legislature!

With the flurry of legal developments at the federal level, we shouldn’t lose sight of the legislative developments occurring in Iowa. There are a number of proposed laws that would have a significant impact on Iowa employers.

Treatment of adoptive parent employees. House File 248 proposes a change to Iowa’s Wage Payment Collection Act related to employee benefits for adoptive parents. The proposed […]

By | Apr 17, 2025 ||