Q. Did the EEOC update its “EEO is the Law” poster?
A. Yes. On October 19, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a new “Know Your Rights” poster, which updates and replaces its former “EEOC is the Law” poster.
October 2022
What Can the Movie The Hating Game Teach Us About Office Romances?
By Tracey Diamond & Evan Gibbs on
Posted in Podcasts
How do office romances affect the workplace? What should employers consider when they learn of an office romance? In Episode 7 of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, Troutman Pepper Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs sit down with Michelle Rice, senior corporate counsel, labor and employment at Yelp, to discuss the movie The Hating Game and best practices in dealing with office romances. Tune in for a lively discussion!
Colorado Implements New Restrictive Covenant Laws
By Chelsea Harris on
Posted in Human Resources, Restrictive Covenants
Q: Does Colorado have a law prohibiting an employer from requiring employees to sign a restrictive covenant agreement?
A: Yes. On August 10, a new Colorado law took effect that voids noncompete and customer nonsolicitation covenants with certain Colorado employees, depending on their compensation level. The new law places significant penalties upon noncompliant employers and will void any provision that violates the law.