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##  February 2023 Newsletter

### Employment Law Bulletin

#### A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

##### Volume XXXXI, Issue 2

**In this issue:** In this month's issue, we cover a range of important topics that you won't want to miss. Discover the significant impact of The Speak Out Now Act, a new federal law that bans non-disclosure and non-disparagement clauses in sexual harassment agreements before disputes arise. We also delve into the overwhelming compliance issues faced by HR departments and offer practical solutions to address them. Additionally, learn how to design an effective active shooter plan and stay updated on the latest laws regarding accommodations for pregnant workers and expressing milk. Lastly, we explore the FTC's proposed banning of non-compete agreements, the potential implications, and alternative measures to protect your business.

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*Check out the latest legal developments affecting employers with this informative newsletter issue. **[Stay informed and avoid legal missteps by subscribing to email updates here.](https://wimlaw.com/updates)***

 [ ![do no enter sign](https://wimlaw.com/media/yootheme/cache/23/issy-bailey-dp2XEb0dCX0-unsplash-234fe1c9.jpg) ](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1296&catid=53&Itemid=560)#####  [Another New Federal Law Bans Non-Disclosure Clauses and Non-disparagement Clauses in Sexual Harassment Agreements prior to the Dispute](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1296&catid=53&Itemid=560)

February 20, 2023

Category: Employment Law Newsletter: A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

[Read more](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1296&catid=53&Itemid=560)

 [ ![human resouces meeting indoors](https://wimlaw.com/media/yootheme/cache/93/christina-wocintechchat-com-vzfgh3RAPzM-unsplash-93124e41.jpg) ](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1298&catid=53&Itemid=560)#####  [Compliance Issues Overwhelm HR Departments](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1298&catid=53&Itemid=560)

February 20, 2023

Category: Employment Law Newsletter: A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

[Read more](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1298&catid=53&Itemid=560)

 [ ![person pointing a hand gun](https://wimlaw.com/media/yootheme/cache/8e/max-kleinen-ugdKmhDg1m8-unsplash-8eac3f4a.jpg) ](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1297&catid=53&Itemid=560)#####  [Designing an Active Shooter Plan](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1297&catid=53&Itemid=560)

February 20, 2023

Category: Employment Law Newsletter: A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

[Read more](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1297&catid=53&Itemid=560)

 [ ![breastfeeding mother](https://wimlaw.com/media/yootheme/cache/1d/wes-hicks-Xg_LGdZVPe0-unsplash-1d0224b3.jpg) ](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1295&catid=53&Itemid=560)#####  [Pregnant Workers Must Now Be Accommodated, and Another New Law Extends Rules Regarding Expressing Milk](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1295&catid=53&Itemid=560)

February 20, 2023

Category: Employment Law Newsletter: A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

[Read more](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1295&catid=53&Itemid=560)

 [ ![federal trade commission building](https://wimlaw.com/media/yootheme/cache/6a/ftc-ipse-dixit-Y1et5GbupP0-unsplash-6a56e851.jpg) ](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1294&catid=53&Itemid=560)#####  [The Good, the Bad and the Ugly about the FTC Proposed Banning of Non-compete Agreements](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1294&catid=53&Itemid=560)

February 20, 2023

Category: Employment Law Newsletter: A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

[Read more](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1294&catid=53&Itemid=560)

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