Greg Abrams, Author at Laborsphere
Top Four Considerations for Employers Seeking to Enforce Restrictive Covenants During a Global Pandemic
The global coronavirus pandemic has had a multitude of effects on how employers conduct business and manage their workforces. But as employees start to return to work, employers must be mindful of how to address those who leave and potentially violate their noncompetition agreements. As we settle into the “new normal,” the Restrictive Covenant team with Faegre Drinker’s Labor & Employment group has identified four considerations for employers seeking to enforce restrictive covenants and protect trade secrets.
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Written by: Greg Abrams and Kerry C. Zaroogian
Tags: Coronavirus, Non-Competes / Trade Secrets, Restrictive Covenants
Continue reading “Coronavirus Lawsuits on the Horizon: Termination and Discrimination”
Written by: Taylor L. Haran and Greg Abrams
Tags: Coronavirus, Discrimination, litigation, Mini-WARN, Termination, WARN Act, Wrongful Discharge
The COVID-19 pandemic presents unprecedented challenges for any employer seeking to provide a healthy working environment. To help mitigate some of the uncertainty, on March 18, 2020, the EEOC issued updated guidance for employers considering screening and testing protocols for employees and job applicants. These efforts, along with a growing patchwork of state and local laws, are intended to slow the spread of infections.
Written by: Helen E. Tuttle, Greg Abrams and Alex Harrell
Tags: Coronavirus, Employee Testing