March 16, 2023 | Posted By: Emma Doull
On February 1, 2023, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators reintroduced a bill aptly named the “Workforce Mobility Act of 2023”. The Act seeks to impose a nationwide ban on the use of noncompete agreements by employers, with a few limited exceptions. The reintroduction follows a controversial proposal from the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) in […]
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March 10, 2023 | Posted By: Emma Doull
On January 6th, 2023, a Maryland state court halted an employer’s attempt to sue three previous employees for breach of contract for refusing to engage in arbitration. The case in question is BookHolders v. DeHority et al., initiated by employer BookHolders, LLC (“BookHolders”) against three former employees after they reported minimum wage violations to the Virginia Department […]
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February 24, 2023 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
When you are at your job, you have the right to expect proper treatment from your Florida employer and others with whom you work. If you are an older employee, you know that can be challenging, as some older employees may face different forms of discrimination while at work. Age discrimination is a real problem […]
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February 23, 2023 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
As an employee, it is critically important to know and understand your rights. Employers are entitled to certain things, but there are limits to what they can say and do. For example, while employers do have valid grounds to terminate employees in certain circumstances, there are limits to how and when they can do this. […]
Learn More January 12, 2023 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
On January 5th, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) made a bold first attempt to exercise its relatively unused power to regulate unfair competition to propose a blanket ban on noncompete employment agreements. The proposed rule delivers on a Democratic campaign promise to use the agency’s statutory power to combat unfair compensation methods under Section […]
Learn More January 05, 2023 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
A severance package is something commonly offered by employers to terminated employees. If you received an offer, you may not realize that the terms of the agreement could be negotiable. While it may seem risky to ask for better terms if you no longer work for the company, it could be beneficial for your future to do so. Depending on the circumstances of your termination, you may have grounds to ask for better pay or other benefits.
Learn MoreOctober 21, 2022 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
Chances are that work is the place where you spend many of your waking hours. Even if you love the job you do, the workplace is not always where you want to be. You might also agree that the more pleasant the work environment, the more productive you are and the more satisfied you feel […]
Learn MoreOctober 09, 2022 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
When you were hired by your current employer, it is likely that you negotiated details in your employment contract, such as your salary and the benefits you would receive. These negotiations are common during the hiring process, and many may not realize that they can often do the same thing when they leave their current […]
Learn MoreAugust 19, 2022 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
While some of the initial shock of the pandemic has died down, some people are still getting and transmitting COVID-19. The recovery is relatively quick for some, but for others, it can drag on for a long time. When you are recovering from COVID or helping a loved one through COVID, it can limit your […]
Learn MoreAugust 16, 2022 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
The workplace dynamic has changed for many over recent years, with increased remote options, telecommuting and even downsizing. This might create some confusion about whether you are an employee or an independent contractor. In fact, the line between the two classifications can sometimes seem blurry, but knowing the difference is important for ensuring the protection […]
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June 29, 2022 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
A 5-4 ruling on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, will allow military service members to sue state agencies for discrimination under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, representing an enormous victory for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.
Learn MoreJune 11, 2022 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
Learning you are pregnant should be a time of excitement and expectation, not frustration and fear of the future. Unfortunately, you may find yourself uncertain of what will happen if you find that your pregnancy has negatively affected your status at work. Pregnancy discrimination is an unfortunate reality for many women, and if you are […]
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