Employment Law - Hot Topics

Will the FTC ban apply to existing non-compete agreements?

• Yes, for all existing agreements

• Yes, for all existing agreements, except those entered with senior executives

• Only for low-wage workers’ existing agreements

• No, it only applies to future agreements

Which of the following industries are NOT covered under the FTC's new ban on non-compete agreements?

• Healthcare

• Retail

• Franchising

• None, all industries will be covered

Under the FTC ban, non-compete agreements are banned for which types of workers?

• Low-Wage Workers

• Independent Contractors

• Executives

• All of the above

When will/did the FTC ban go into effect?

• April 23, 2024

• September 4, 2024

• January 1, 2025

• January 1, 2024

Who needs to comply with the EU AI Act?

• All of the above

• Companies that are based in the EU

• Companies that use AI that are based outside the EU

• Providers of AI that are based outside the EU

What are the maximum penalties for noncompliance with the EU AI Act?

• A slap on the wrist

• 20 million EUR or 5% worldwide annual turnover (whichever is higher)

• Criminal liability

• 30 million EUR or 7% worldwide annual turnover (whichever is higher)

Which profession will be impacted by AI’s effect on the white collar exemptions under the FLSA?

• Lawyers

• Accountants

• Journalists

• All of the above

When deciding whether to implement a right to disconnect policy (in the absence of a legal requirement), which of the following should be considered?

•  nature of the business

• all of the above

• location of employees

• workplace culture

What can you do today to prepare for Right to Disconnect legislation?

• Take a deeper look at how and when you are communicating with employees

• Nothing-DND is not our culture

• Schedule your Slack message to take into account time zones for non-emergencies

• Consider time zones before sending a Slack message