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The class action suit, originally filed in 2021, concerned violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), along with California state law.

Commentary and Guidance Several law firms provided commentary, insights and guidance in the wake of Friday’s court ruling.

“We really think this could spell disaster for companies.”

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While competitive hourly compensation rates remain key, it could behoove organizations to tip the scales in their favor by providing perks such as sign-on bonuses for season staff.

Within the bill’s verbiage, a “noncompetition covenant” includes: ;“Every written or oral covenant, agreement or contract that prohibits or restrains an employee or independent contractor from engaging in a lawful profession, trade or business of any kind”;; ;“A covenant, agreement or contract between a performer and performance space, or any third-party scheduling the performer for a performance space ... that prohibits or restrains the performer from engaging in a lawful performance”;; ;“An agreement that directly or indirectly prohibits the acceptance or transaction of business with a customer”; and; ;“Any provision in an agreement that threatens, demands, requires or otherwise effectuates that an individual return, repay or forfeit any right, benefit or compensation as a consequence of the individual engaging in a lawful profession, trade or business of any kind.”; However, the definition does not include things such as nonsolicitation agreements, confidentiality agreements, and

Key Takeaways The law specifics.

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She has published several articles on HR management issues, such as performance management and employment law compliance.

Law firms advise Virginia employers to review and update their noncompete agreements to ensure compliance with the new law.