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FacebookSexual Harassment in the Workplace and The “#MeToo Movement”
Rhode Island employers can expect to see bills introduced in the 2018 session of the General Assembly that address the… Read More
Category: Employment Law
The U.S. Supreme Court, Unions, and the Future of Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear a case that has the potential to rock the world of unions that… Read More
Wearables and Wellness: Considerations for Connected Employers
Wearable devices such as smart watches and fitness trackers have become increasingly popular as the technology matures and the devices… Read More
Department of Labor Overtime Regulations on Hold
On March 13, 2014, President Obama signed a presidential memorandum that directed the Department of Labor to devise new overtime… Read More
Terminal Prognosis For Physician Non-Competes in Rhode Island?
Non-competition provisions signed by Rhode Island physicians on or after July 12, 2016 are now unenforceable pursuant to recent legislation. As… Read More
Medical Non-Competes in Rhode Island: No Clean Bill of Health
The Rhode Island Superior Court recently refused to enforce a non-compete agreement against a local physician because it was against… Read More
Employees Traveling Internationally? Read This.
Does your business depend on the international travel of its employees? What would happen to your business if one of… Read More
Is The Classification Of Your Workers Putting Your Business At Risk?
Businesses have a lot at stake in properly classifying their workers as either employees or independent contractors. The Rhode Island… Read More
Distinguishing Between Types Of Non-Compete Provisions In Rhode Island
Businesses often attempt to protect their valuable, non-public information – for example, confidential business and marketing plans developed through investment… Read More
U.S. Supreme Court Rules That Employers Must Periodically Review Investment Options In 401(k) Plans And Remove Imprudent Funds
An employer has fiduciary duties with respect to the 401(k) plan it provides its employees. Those duties include the obligation… Read More
