Natasha Knox, a black woman of Jamaican descent, worked for a laundromat chain at several Bronx, New York locations. Knox was ultimately terminated from her employment for removing cash from the register and refusing to return it. Knox sued her former employer and two of her former supervisors alleging discriminatory and retaliatory termination, a hostile […]

The National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”) recently limited an employer’s right to change their employees’ working conditions without approval from their union. In 2019, the NLRB adopted the “contract coverage” test in MV Transportation. Under this standard, an employer could exercise management rights and take unilateral action without providing a union notice and an […]

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), by a vote of 3-2, approved and issued its much-anticipated final rule (the Final Rule) virtually banning employers’ use of all non-compete clauses. The Final Rule is effective 120 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register. The following advisory summarizes essential components of […]

In the dynamic landscape of business, where consumer preferences and market trends constantly evolve, customer lists can be a cornerstone of a successful business strategy.  When a customer list falls into the wrong hands, the impact can be devastating.  Is a customer list a trade secret in Connecticut? How can businesses protect their customer lists […]