California Further Restricts “Non-Disparagement” Provisions In Employment Settlement And Severance Agreements

In 2019, California adopted several laws that restricted “non-disclosure” provisions in employment-related agreements. Those laws, passed in the wake of the “me too” movement, limited non-disclosure provisions in settlement agreements for lawsuits and administrative agency charges involving allegations of sexual harassment.1 They also limited the use of non-disclosure provisions in exchange for a raise or a bonus, or as a condition of employment or continued employment.2

The following year, AB 749 restricted the use of “no-rehire” provisions in employment settlement […]

By | October 14th, 2021 ||

The Labor Law Insider: Employer Guidance – Reducing The Risk Of A Successful Union Campaign

The Labor Law Insider continues the discussion in this podcast episode with Tom Godar, Tom O’Day, Terry Potter and Rufino Gaytán on actions employers should take proactively to deter unions from garnering employee support in the workplace. Shifting social issues in and outside the workplace along with significant public support for labor unions subject all companies to the risk of a successful organizing campaign, resulting in a unionized workforce. Tune in to our podcast to learn […]

By | October 14th, 2021 ||

Employment Law Alert – Federal Government Contractors- You’ve Got Questions, We Have Some Answers

As a follow-up to our previous Alert on the new vaccine mandate for government contractors, and in response to questions we have received from many of you, we share the following:

What is a covered contractor?

Contracts – new contracts awarded after November 14, 2021 (and possibly for contracts awarded between October 15 and November 14).  If the contract was awarded before October 15, and performance is ongoing, the vaccine mandate does not apply until an option is […]

By | October 13th, 2021 ||