Townsend: Non-compete a non-option? Consider garden leave.
Employers in England long ago developed a concept known as “garden leave,” in which departing employees stay on the payroll during the period they are restrained from competing.
Nancy Townsend
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Roberson, Townsend and Talley: SCOTUS raises the bar for denying religious accommodations
On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court clarified the “undue hardship” standard that allows employers to reject some employees’ requests for a religious accommodation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Townsend: Employers must heed rights of pregnant, breastfeeding workers
Federal laws passed at the close of 2022 have enhanced the rights of pregnant and breastfeeding workers.
Townsend: WOTCs can increase diversity, reduce labor shortages
In a tight labor market with diversity, equity and inclusion front of mind, some employers have expanded their outreach to prospective employees under the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).