Washington State Legislature Adopts Law Restricting Noncompetition Agreements

After several years of failed attempts, the state of Washington passed a law on April 17, 2019 that will significantly limit the enforceability of noncompetition agreements under Washington law. Governor Jay Inslee has not yet signed the act into law, but it is expected that Governor Inslee will promptly do so. Here are some key aspects of the act:

1. Income Threshold

The income threshold is likely to be the most widely reported facet of the […]

By | April 29th, 2019 ||

Changes In Labor And Employment Bills Affecting Connecticut Employers

Lawmakers in Connecticut are considering several proposed bills in the state House and Senate that would significantly impact employers if enacted.

The House and Senate proposed legislation that would require hourly workers to be paid if their shifts are cancelled on short notice. An employer would have to pay employees half their hourly regular rate for any scheduled work hours they do not work because the employer cancels or reduces the employees’ work hours when […]

By | April 24th, 2019 ||

New Times And New Regulations: An Update On Labor Law In Mexico

Mexico is in a new era when it comes to labor law, with several significant developments affecting the country’s labor landscape.

On September 20, 2018, Mexico ratified the International Labour Convention’s Convention 98, endorsing the right of union members to organize and engage in collective bargaining negotiation. Then, on November 30, 2018, President Donald Trump, President Enrique Peña Nieto, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. This agreement increases labor regulations by […]

By | April 23rd, 2019 ||