Jim Anelli

Federal Trade Commission Releases Proposed Non-Compete Clause Rule

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to prohibit employers from entering into non-compete clauses with workers and require employers to rescind existing non-compete clauses. Proponents argue that non-compete clauses hold American workers “hostage” by keeping wages low and suppressing new businesses and innovation. Dissenters, on the other …

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Misclassification of Employees, Part 2

Jeff Stewart is joined once again by Jim Anelli to continue their discussion of the misclassification of employees by explaining the differences between an independent contractor and an employee. Check out more episodes of The Employment Law Counselor Podcast.      

Misclassification of Employees, Part 1

Jeff Stewart is joined by Jim Anelli, Partner and Chair of the firm’s Labor and Employment Group. Jeff and Jim discuss the misclassification of employees and address questions employers may have about exempt and non-exempt employees. Check out more episodes of The Employment Law Counselor Podcast.    

Five Things Employers Must Know About Their Workplaces, the Raging Covid-19 Pandemic and OSHA’s Emergency Rule Status

1.  On Friday, December 17, several states appealed the Sixth Circuit’s decision to vacate the stay on OSHA’s emergency mandatory vaccine rule (the Rule) for large employers with over 100 employees to the United States Supreme Court. They are asking the Supreme Court to enjoin enforcement of the Rule. On Saturday, the U.S. Department of …

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