Employment – The McCabe Law Firm

NLRB Says Non-Competes Violate “Employee” Rights

NLRB Says Non-Competes Violate “Employee” Rights Tuesday, the General Counsel for the NLRB issued a memo to NLRB staff indicating that non-compete agreements violate rights protected by Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act, except in “limited circumstances.” Just how limited? We’ll discuss that below. This federal agency action comes following the well-publicized FTC…

McCabe Law Firm Reaches Wage Settlement Against Large Griffin Georgia Manufacturer (1888 Mills) on Behalf of 48 Employees

The McCabe Law Firm recently reached a settlement on behalf of 48 current or former employees of 1888 Mills which provided compensation of more than 100% of back wages due.

Does Your Employer Have to Provide You with Any Accommodation for Pregnancy?

Many people, even lawyers, are surprised to find out that no federal laws explicitly require employers to make reasonable accommodations for their employees’ pregnancies. But that will change this June, when the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, or PWFA, goes into effect.

$366 Million Single Plaintiff Race Retaliation Verdict Against FedEx Affirmed by Texas Federal Judge – Our Takeaways for Plaintiffs and Defendants

For employment law plaintiffs and defendants alike, submitting a case to the will of a jury at trial can be a daunting prospect, but last week, a federal court in Houston, Texas showed plaintiffs why it can be well worth the risk.

Should Servers Be Paid $2.13 or $7.25 Per Hour? It Depends…

For what kinds of work must an employer always pay a full minimum wage? And when does an employer have to pay a full minimum wage for sidework? The Department of Labor seeks to answer through the Dual Jobs rule from October 2021.

Support For Workplace Protections Growing In Georgia

The unanimous Senate approval of HB 1390 may indicate that support for employee protections in the workplace is growing at the state level in Georgia.

$2.6 Million Wrongful Termination Case Settles with Knights of Columbus After Finding of “Bad Faith” Actions by Legal Team

$2.6 Million Wrongful Termination Case Settles with Knights of Columbus After Finding of “Bad Faith” Actions by Legal Team by Jim McCabe I am happy to report that we recently finalized a significant case on behalf of our client, Jose Martinez, who brought claims alleging wrongful termination against his former employer, the Knights of Columbus. …

CAN EMPLOYERS REQUIRE MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINES? IT DEPENDS…

There are still many gaps and unanswered questions as we wade into this new phase of the coronavirus pandemic, but the EEOC’s guidance provides a starting point in addressing many pressing questions in the employment law context.

Termination of Employment: Good or Bad?

Termination of Employment: Good or Bad? It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” –Warren Buffett Have you ever been terminated from your employment? Kind of like divorce, if you have not experienced it, it is difficult to fully understand. Especially for long-time employees, the termination can be emotionally…