2024May
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THE END OF THE NON-COMPETE?

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC“) published a final rule (the “Final Rule“) banning non-compete clauses. Under the Final Rule, most employers will be barred from entering into new agreements containing non-compete clauses and from enforcing certain existing non-compete clauses against their workers. The Final Rule will become effective 120 days…

2023Dec
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STAY INFORMED AND PROACTIVE: NAVIGATING EMPLOYMENT REGULATIONS IN NEW YORK

BUSINESS OWNERS BEWARE – in its ongoing commitment to employee protection, the State of New York consistently introduces new laws that have a significant impact on employers, potentially impeding their companies and exposing them to the risk of fines and penalties for non-compliance. Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum wage payable to…

2023Aug
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TALK IS CHEAP, BUT TEXTING MIGHT COST YOU MORE THAN YOUR PHONE BILL

A Canadian judge made headlines on June 8, 2023 when he ruled a thumbs-up emoji was a sufficient acceptance in a contract between a farmer and a grain processing cooperative. A cooperative employee texted the farmer a picture of a proposed contract and asked him to confirm the agreement. The farmer texted back with a…

2023May
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2023 EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE

In its ongoing commitment to employee protection, the State of New York consistently introduces new laws that have a significant impact on employers, potentially impeding their companies and exposing them to the risk of fines and penalties for non-compliance. New York Employers with “No Fault” Attendance Policies Subject to Penalties for Disciplining Employees Who Take…

2023May
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DON’T BE A VICTIM OF FRAUD! PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS FROM INTERNAL THREATS

At a car dealership, a long-standing and trusted salesperson colluded with an accomplice to submit fraudulent loan applications, inflating vehicle prices and trade-in values. They pocketed a significant portion of the loan proceeds, eventually getting caught through an internal audit, leading to legal action and the dealership’s efforts to recover the funds and restore its…

2023Feb
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NAVIGATING THE LEGALITIES OF TESTING EMPLOYEES FOR MARIJUANA USE

Employers for decades have performed drug tests on employees to determine if they are fit for employment on a day-to-day basis.  Often drug testing was only performed as a qualification for employment.  In other cases, employers would do routine drug testing to ensure that employees were not using illegal drugs once employed.  In other instances,…

2023Feb
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BEYOND THE LOT (FEBRUARY 2023): TOP 10 EMPLOYEE RELATED ISSUES FACING CAR DEALERSHIPS

As car dealerships continue to evolve and grow during this time of flux related to technology advancements, supply chain issues and the effects of the COVID pandemic, Schwartz Ettenger has identified numerous employee-related issues that we recommend addressing now to ensure continued success of your dealership(s). The top ten employee-related issues facing car dealers today…