by Jules Halpern | Apr 27, 2026 | Contracts, Employment Law, Non-Compete Agreement
Noncompete agreements have long been a staple of employment contracts, especially with senior executives or those in a sales capacity. Employers have used noncompete clauses in agreements to protect trade secrets, preserve client relationships, safeguard training...
by Jules Halpern | Apr 22, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Uncategorized
Workplace recording issues are evolving quickly. What used to mean a hidden phone in a conference room now includes AI transcription tools, automatic meeting summaries, wearable devices, and smart glasses that can capture audio or video with little notice. For...
by Jules Halpern | Mar 30, 2026 | Employment Law, Millennials, Workplace Communication
As today’s workforce spans multiple generations, performance feedback has become increasingly complex and, in some cases, contentious. Differences in communication styles, workplace expectations, and professional values can turn even well-intentioned feedback into a...
by Jules Halpern | Mar 10, 2026 | Discrimination, EEOC, Employment Law
Following up on our May 16, 2025 article discussing the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) guidance on unlawful Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practices, EEOC has entered 2026 with a noticeably different...
by Jules Halpern | Mar 10, 2026 | Cellphone Ban, Education Law, New York Law
Over the past decade, parents, educators, and policymakers have increasingly questioned how constant smartphone access is shaping the way children learn and interact. In our earlier articles, we explored how smartphones and social media fuel distraction, anxiety, and...
