Utah has enacted legislation (House Bill 55) which restricts certain nondisclosure and nondisparagement clauses. House Bill 55 is effective immediately […]
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Washington Updates and Clarifies Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation Law
Washington state has updated and clarified its law regarding restrictive covenants. Effective June 6, 2024, the legislation provides that a […]
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Scrutiny Rising for Workplace Policies
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently changed how it evaluates employer workplace rules in a way that is expected […]
Virgina Releases 2024 Rates (Min-Max Benefits, COLA, Mileage)
The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission has released the VWC 2024 chronological compensation benefits chart. Rate information, including past year’s rates, […]
Higher Dollar Threshold Proposed to be Considered Exempt under FLSA
On August 30, 2023, the Department of Labor announced issuance of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) which proposes to […]
Department Of Labor Publishes Final Independent Contractor Rule Effective March 11, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule on independent contractor classification consisting of a six-part “economic […]
The Role of Artificial Intelligence In Employment Decisions Part 2
While AI is poised to bring significant benefits to the HR world, it is not without its share of real-world […]
Minimum Wage Updates Effective January 1, 2024
The following state and/or city minimum hourly wages went into effect for all employers effective January 1, 2024: The […]
New Data Breach Reporting Requirements Take Effect
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the latest federal agency to issue broad regulations regarding cybersecurity breaches. The FTC approved […]
Department Of Labor Publishes Final Independent Contractor Rule Effective March 11, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule on independent contractor classification consisting of a six-part “economic […]
District of Columbia Enacts Wage Transparency Law Effective June 30, 2024
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023, which requires employers in […]
New Categories of Protected Classes
The scope of “protected class”— groups of people that share a common, legally protected characteristic—is in a state of expansion. […]