The Federal Department of Labor has finalized a new overtime rule that will take effect July 1, 2024. This rule increases the earnings requirement for certain employees to be classified as exempt from being eligible to earn overtime. The rule also provides a mechanism for the earnings threshold to increase every three years. Steps to […]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION PLANS TO BAN MOST NONCOMPETE AGREEMENTS
Many of you may have heard news reports that the Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban post-employment noncompete agreements nationwide. Although that proposed ban is likely to be paused indefinitely due to court challenges, this email addresses what constitutes a post-employment noncompete, what is proposed to be banned, when the ban may (or may […]
Restrictive Covenants Governed By “New” Law Are Interpreted Similarly To Restrictive Covenants Governed By “Old” Law
In 2011, Georgia adopted a set of laws governing post-employment restrictive covenants (covenants not to compete, not to solicit customers, not to poach co-workers, not to use or disclose confidential information belonging to the employer, etc.). Prior to the adoption of these “new” laws, it was very difficult to draft post-employment restrictions that were enforceable […]
Beware and Be Aware of Rules Governing Service of Process on Corporations
Beware and Be Aware of Rules Governing Service of Process on Corporations