Employment Agreements Under Fire
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As of this writing, the FTC has effectively banned nearly all non-compete agreements as of September 4, 2024. Concurrently, Congress is considering comparable legislation. The momentum continues with state laws and rules are barring, limiting, or restricting employers' use of other various employment agreements including and not limited to confidentiality / non-disclosure, no solicitation, non-disparagement, and more. Join this program as we review the latest news, updates, rules and regulations limiting and restricting employers' use of these agreements, when, how, where, and for whom.
Learning Objectives:
- Compare and contrast the FTC’s ban on noncompetes existing before as compare to on or after September 4, 2024.
- Distinguish between Nondisclosure, no-solicitation, and noncompete agreements.
- Explain why the EEOC and NLRB feel nondisparagement agreements have a “chilling” effect.
- Build the business case to advocate for or against the use of one or more of these agreements.
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Christine V. Walters, JD, MAS, SHRM-SCP
Ms. Walters has more than 30 years’ combined experience in management, HR administration, employment law practice, and teaching.
She has presented at conferences across the country, been engaged as an expert witness, and testified before U.S. Congressional and state legislative committees on employment issues.
Her book, “From Hello to Goodbye: Proactive Tips for Maintaining Positive Employee Relations” is in its 2nd edition and was one of the SHRMStore’s “Great 8” best-sellers for eight consecutive years.
Today, Ms. Walters works as an independent consultant doing business as FiveL Company, “Helping Leaders Limit their Liability by Learning the Law.”SM
