Earlier this week the Federal Trade Commission regulators issued regulations banning non-compete agreements for all for-profit employers under the final rules which are meant to take effect in August 2024. ...
Updated April 26, 2024 On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a hearing in which its members voted to adopt a final rule which will effectively...
The arrival of Spring brings warmer temperatures and better conditions for construction. An important part of any commercial construction contract is payment. General contractors and subcontractors both need to know...
As we approach International Women’s Day, it’s a time for reflection, celebration, and action. This year’s official theme of the UN observance of the day is ‘Invest in Women: Celebrate...
Today, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a notice of proposed rulemaking that would update the salary threshold under which employees are eligible for overtime pay under federal labor...
The recent NLRB decision overturning the Trump era independent contractor test holds significant implications for worker classification and labor rights. The previous test, established during the Trump administration, made it...
Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) grants employees the right to engage in concerted protected activity to obtain better terms and conditions of employment, form a union,...
A pending lawsuit in a Texas federal court is challenging whether the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) can apply a salary requirement for workers who are exempt from overtime pay....
The Department of Health and Human Services will end the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. While the end of the pandemic is doubtlessly a relief for...
On March 22, the National Labor Relations Board’s General Counsel (GC) issued a memorandum addressing many of the questions that employers were left asking themselves following the Board’s decision in...
