By: Desalina A. Williams and Jodi R. Bohr Every employer in the United States is required by federal law to properly complete a Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification (commonly referred to as “Form I-9”) for each employee.[1] To satisfy this requirement, employers must: Use the current, unexpired Form I-9. At the time of publication, the…
By: Desalina A. Williams and Jodi R. Bohr In 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC” or “Commission”) finalized a rule that prohibited noncompete clauses in employment agreements.[1] This rule sparked significant discourse across various industries. However, the rule was never enforced because a Texas federal court issued a nationwide injunction blocking the FTC’s rule…
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) encouraged employers to consider implementing telecommuting practices to reduce the risk of infection among their workforce.[1] Those employers who implement telecommuting practices should ensure they have an updated, relevant, written telecommuting agreement in place. A strong telecommuting agreement will…
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