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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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Commentary and Insights

Employee data privacy: Important considerations for HR

Many organizations are training AI with employee data. If you're one of them, you must consider employee data …

Commentary and Insights

AI adoption: 3 focus areas to lead the AI workplace revolution

Evidence shows that organizations will continue to move forward with AI adoption…and quickly. Here are three focus areas …

HR News

Employment class actions: FLSA, data breaches lead filings

Employment class actions, specifically those alleging Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations, continue to lead class action filings …

HR News

EEOC responds to Israel-Hamas conflict with fresh guidance

The EEOC has issued guidance on discrimination based on religion, race and national origin in light of the …

Commentary and Insights

Q&A: Navigating pay equity with legal on your side

In this Q&A, two Littler shareholders discuss why addressing pay equity is so important, how employers can break …

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5 things to know about the independent contractor rule

The US Department of Labor (DOL) independent contractor rule it set to bring notable changes to worker classification. …

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How employers can respond to new DEI legal issues

DEI legal issues are changing the corporate landscape. To recommit to DEI, employers must now search for not …

HR News

Biden executive order on AI calls for regulation

President Biden's Executive Order on AI calls for a coordinated approach to regulating the use of AI, including …

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Why the first 30 days of employment is make-or-break

70% of employees decide whether they'll stay in the first 30 days of employment. Review proven strategies to …

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