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Explore our HR news and insights for timely, expert-driven coverage of the issues shaping the workplace today. From employment law updates and compliance alerts to strategic HR trends and thought leadership, our curated content helps US HR professionals stay ahead of change.

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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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New NLRB rules | NLRB restores pro-union representation rules

The new NLRB rules rescind portions of the 2020 regulations issued by the Trump administration board and return …
HR News

Massachusetts pay transparency law passed by legislature

A Massachusetts pay transparency law, H. 4890, has been passed by the state legislature. If signed, the law …
HR News

EEOC pay data reporting (EEO-1 Component 2 reporting) returning

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has indicated that it plans to resume collecting pay data from employers …
HR News

NLRB throws in towel on Joint Employer Rule

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) today withdrew its appeal of a district court ruling that had blocked …
Commentary and Insights

Ask Our Experts: Military leave

Ask Our Experts receives many questions concerning employee rights and employer obligations under USERRA. This resource provides answers …
HR News

FTC Noncompete Ban Could Be Blocked by Summer’s End

A Texas federal court has postponed the effective date of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule banning noncompete …
Commentary and Insights

Fighting the rapid spread of employee disengagement

Employee engagement among US employees reached an all-time low in 2024. This resource offers effective strategies to identify …
HR News

OSHA proposes rule regulating workplace heat exposure

The proposed workplace heat exposure rule would change the regulatory landscape by applying a uniform standard across all …
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California PAGA amendments: Key reforms

The California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) amendments bring changes that benefit employers and employees. Learn more…

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