Preparing for the Worst: Issues in Employment Law for Re-Opening Businesses

Businesses are gradually starting to re-open around the United States.  While the past months have been unprecedented and created numerous challenges for employers, it is important to remember that employment laws generally do not have any exceptions for pandemics.  For example, even though older persons appear to be more susceptible to COVID-19, employers may not …

Sixth Circuit Affirms Attorneys’ Fees for “Enforcement” of Non-Compete Agreement

In a dispute involving a non-compete agreement with three former employees, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently upheld a district court decision to award attorneys’ fees to the employer even though there was never any final determination of liability with respect to the non-compete agreement. In Kelly Services, Inc. v. De …