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  • California captive-audience ban remains blocked

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    California captive-audience ban remains blocked

    The 9th Circuit has upheld a preliminary injunction blocking California from enforcing its ban on captive audience meetings, finding that the law likely violates employers’ First Amendment rights.

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Federal noncompete rule is dead but FTC continues enforcement

The FTC dropped its appeal of an injunction halting the noncompete ban. But it still will aggressively investigate …

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Annual paid leave entitlement: A global view

Explore the Brightmine interactive world map showing paid leave entitlements in 28 countries.

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Washington Supreme Court broadens pay transparency liability

An employer who violates Washington's pay transparency law may face increased lawsuits and damages, following a ruling by …

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Colorado delays implementation of AI discrimination law

Colorado delayed its AI bias law from February 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, giving employers more time …

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DOL plans new rules on overtime, independent contractors and more

New DOL rules are set to reshape overtime, independent contractor and other rules, marking a new chapter under …

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HR pros unsure if handbooks are compliant

Over half of companies only review employee handbooks for compliance once a year or less. With so many …

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New visa program could impact business travel

The US may soon require certain foreign nationals visiting for business activities—like meetings or training—to post bonds up …

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Pay transparency law awaits signature in Delaware

Delaware is set to join the growing number of states requiring pay transparency in job postings, with new …

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DOJ warns federal contractors about DEI practices

The latest DOJ guidance, issued July 29, 2025, outlines examples of workplace DEI programs it views as discriminatory …

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