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  • Washington State bans all noncompetes, voids existing agreements

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    Washington State bans all noncompetes, voids existing agreements

    Washington has enacted a near‑total ban on employee noncompete agreements. Under amendments taking effect June 30, 2027, all existing noncompetes—regardless of when signed—will be void and unenforceable, with limited statutory exceptions.























































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Navigating obstacles in the recruitment process

This resource offers guidance on how to ensure a successful recruitment process and overcome common obstacles along the …
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New Jersey pay transparency law coming in 2025

The forthcoming New Jersey pay transparency law will require covered employers operating in the state to include pay …
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DOL sheds light on expense reimbursements

In Opinion Letter 2024-01, the DOL clarified that business expense reimbursements must "reasonably approximate" the actual business expenses …
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NLRB blocks captive audience meetings

The Board ruled today in Amazon.com Services LLC that captive audience meetings violate federal labor law.
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Nebraska voters decriminalize medical marijuana

Nebraska employers may need to revise workplace drug policies following voter approval of a ballot initiative decriminalizing the …
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New York Equal Rights Amendment: Voters approve Proposal 1

Proposition 1, also known as the Equal Rights Amendment, codifies certain discrimination protections into the state constitution.
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Alaska OKs paid sick leave, minimum wage initiative

Alaska voters are poised to approve a ballot initiative that will require employers to provide paid sick leave, …
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Nevada paid sick leave | Nebraska voters approve paid sick leave

Initiative Measure 436 to establish a new paid sick leave law effective October 1, 2025, has been approved …
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Arizona and Massachusetts reject tip credit measures

Voters have defeated ballot initiatives that would have changed the minimum wage tip credit in Arizona and Massachusetts.

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