On August 10, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act (the "Act"), which sets forth new restrictions and requirements for non-compete agreements entered into on or after October 1, 2018. Key provisions are discussed below. Garden leave. The Act makes Massachusetts the first state in the...
RPJ is pleased to welcome our newest Associate Jill Kahn Marshall. Ms. Marshall practices in the areas of employment and labor law, litigation, arbitration, mediation and dispute resolution, as well as workplace training, compliance and best practices. Ms. Marshall assists the firm's clients in matters involving claims of employment discrimination and harassment in...
On Wednesday, August 1, RPJ Associates Jill Kahn Marshall and Niki Bhargava will volunteer alongside other attorneys and entrepreneurs for the Dress for Success New York Program to conduct mock interviews for women involved with the organization. Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic...
As companies increasingly strive to improve diversity in their workforce, employers are implementing various tactics in an attempt to make these goals a reality. One recent trend has been tying manager performance reviews and bonuses to achievements in diversity hiring. While such policies may be an effective method for companies...