By Alexander Johnson On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released a proposed rule that would prohibit the use of non-compete clauses in employment and independent contractor agreements. As written, this rule would render existing non-compete clauses unenforceable and prohibit most employers from attempting to use such clauses in employment agreements. The proposed…
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Worker’s Rights and For-Cause Employment.
Employment is a part of the foundation of American adulthood. In the nineteenth century, particularly for the working poor, peoples spent almost all their waking hours working. The conditions were bleak, with hundred-hour weeks, children working as soon as they were capable,1 and millions of Black Americans enslaved.2. Yet, many pushed forward in search of…
Social Media Guidance for Employers: Hiring, Firing, and Everything in Between.
While the definition of social media is nebulous, the impact of social media is not. Social media has changed the game; while social media is great for personal interactions, relationships, and browsing, it is equally effective for business activities. Everyone has a story of how they were approached by a friend about a business opportunity…
Bargaining Power with the NFL Franchise Tag (Part 2)
The first part of this two-part blog post explained the NFL’s Franchise Tag and the limitations it places on players to maximize their earnings over the course of their career. The second part will explain how uniquely situated players may be able to use the Franchise Tag to their advantage. Uniquely situated players may use…
Bargaining Power with the NFL Franchise Tag (Part 1)
In 2011, the National Football League Player’s Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith stated that the average career of an NFL player is 3.2 years.1 NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell believes the inclusion of “a lot of players who don’t make an NFL roster… brings down the average.”2 The average career for a player who makes a…