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ICE Storms on the Horizon

December 18, 2024 - ICE Storms on the Horizon Employers need to prepare for heightened immigration law enforcement actions While many of us are making predictions about the manner and degree of change that the incoming Trump administration represents, one change seems inevitable: In the months ahead, employers can anticipate a significant increase in the number of worksite investigations […]

The DOL’s Overtime Rule Struck Down Nationwide

December 6, 2024 - The DOL’s Overtime Rule Struck Down Nationwide A federal judge has vacated the Department of Labor’s (DOL) final “white collar” overtime exemption rule published last spring. The ruling, announced on November 15 by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, means that employers nationwide do not have to comply with the […]

Empowering Inclusive AI in Recruitment: Understanding the New DOL Guidelines

November 22, 2024 - DOL Publishes the “AI and Inclusive Hiring Framework”Guidelines A resource for employers who deploy AI recruitment and hiring technology One of the fundamental and common concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) is the potential for bias introduced by AI algorithms and underlying data. The federal government is particularly worried about introducing such bias in the recruitment […]

NLRB Targets Noncompete and Stay-or-Pay Provisions: What Employers Need to Know

November 15, 2024 - The NLRB’s Campaign Against Noncompete Agreements and Related Restrictions The General Counsel also wants to crack down on “stay-or-pay” provisions Jennifer Abruzzo, the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), is significantly impacting the regulatory landscape with a new memorandum. This document declares that “stay-or-pay” provisions in employment contracts are unlawful. These […]

Human Exploitation in Global Supply Chains

November 6, 2024 - Human Exploitation and the Global Supply Chain Are your suppliers shipping you materials produced by forced or child labor? The United States Department of Labor (DOL) recently published an updated version of its List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor. The 2024 report highlights 204 goods from 82 countries identified as “likely […]

Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Child Labor Regulations in the U.S.

November 4, 2024 - Child Labor Regulations are Changing Some states are relaxing restrictions, while others tighten them up For the past few years, child labor regulation has been one of the top issues in state legislatures nationwide. Some states are relaxing restrictions, while others are refining and “modernizing” outdated regulations. Since 2021, 28 states have introduced bills to […]

New Hampshire Enacts “Guns at Work” Law: What Employers Need to Know

October 12, 2024 - Guns at Work New Hampshire Joins 26 Other States in Enacting New “Parking Lot” Laws Certain New Hampshire employers need to know that they can no longer completely ban firearms and ammunition from their premises. Governor Sununu signed HB 1336 (the Bill) into law on July 12, 2024, which allows employees to keep firearms in […]

Noncompete Ban Halted: What It Means for American Workers and Businesses

August 22, 2024 - The Noncompete Ban is Now on Hold Texas Court’s Ruling is National in Scope A federal judge in Texas has struck down the new FTC rule banning noncompete agreements, finding that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had exceeded its authority. If it had gone into effect as scheduled on September 4, the Rule would have […]

Pay Transparency in Massachusetts: A New Era in Wage Disclosure

August 15, 2024 - Pay Transparency Will Soon Be the Law in Massachusetts It won’t be long before it’s the norm everywhere Over the past few years, there has been a steady stream of pay transparency laws taking effect throughout the United States. Even the federal government has proposed amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation to require all covered contractors […]

Navigating the FTC’s Noncompete Rule: Updates and Legal Challenges

August 12, 2024 - The FTC’s Noncompete Rule on Track to Take Effect on September 4 Court challenges haven’t stopped it yet, but still could On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to approve a final rule banning noncompete agreements with virtually all employees. The rule prohibits all noncompete agreements after the effective date and […]

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