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The Trump administration: Tracking the first 100 days

In his new term, President Donald Trump is expected to have a significant impact on issues affecting employers.

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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 …

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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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Chevron overruled: Federal regulations lose force

The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision overturned a 1984 ruling that courts must defer to an administrative agency's interpretation …

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California indoor heat rule moves closer to implementation

The California OSHSB has voted unanimously to adopt the latest version of its proposed rule regulating indoor heat …

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PWFA regulations to commence amidst conflicting court rulings

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) regulations will take effect on June 18. However, a court has exempted two …

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SCOTUS to settle burden of proof for FLSA overtime exemptions

The Supreme Court will decide what the burden of proof should be to claim an exemption from FLSA …

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New York legislature passes the Retail Worker Safety Act

The Retail Worker Safety Act would require covered employers to implement new policies, training and panic buttons.

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EEOC targeting employers for failure to file EEO-1 reports

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it has filed lawsuits against 15 employers in 10 states …

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Washington rules for compensable travel time trigger big settlement

The Boeing Company violated Washington's rules related to compensable travel time. Now, they're on the hook for…

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