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Federal Trade Commission’s Sweeping Final Rule to Ban Non-Competes: What You Need to Know
• Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Restrictive Covenants
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its final rule prohibiting all non-compete agreements for all employees at all levels, with only […]
U.S. DOL Updates Salary Thresholds for Overtime Exemptions
• Franczek P.C. Filed Under: Overtime Exemptions
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor issued final regulations updating the minimum salary threshold for employees to be considered exempt from overtime requirements under […]
Federal Trade Commission’s Sweeping Final Rule to Ban Non-Competes: What You Need to Know
• Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Restrictive Covenants
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its final rule prohibiting all non-compete agreements for all employees at all levels, with only […]
Supreme Court Questions Whether FAA Allows Courts to Dismiss Lawsuits Sent to Arbitration
• Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Arbitration Of Claims
On April 22, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States conducted oral arguments in a case addressing federal courts’ handling of lawsuits after claims […]
MSHA Releases Final Rule on Respirable Crystalline Silica
• Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Mining
On April 18, 2024, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) published the long-anticipated final rule on respirable crystalline silica for coal mines and metal […]
FTC Makes Good on Threat to Ban Most Non-Competes
• Maynard Nexsen PC Filed Under: Restrictive Covenants
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New York State Budget Includes Enhanced Employer Obligations
• Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Wage & Hour (NY)
The New York State enacted budget for fiscal year 2024 changes employers’ obligations by adding paid leave for prenatal care, converting unpaid break time for […]
Washington State’s New Warehouse Employee Protections Begin on July 1, 2024
• Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (WA)
In response to abundant press reports of injury rates in warehouse and distribution centers, Washington State has joined New York and California in enacting a […]
NY State Budget Will Eliminate Many Fiscal Intermediaries in the State’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program
• Littler Filed Under: General (NY)
On April 20, 2024, Governor Hochul signed the New York State Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 into law. The Budget includes legislation that significantly changes […]
The New Jersey Mini-WARN Act Amendments—One Year Later
• Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (NJ)
One year has passed since sweeping amendments to the New Jersey mini-WARN Act (officially known as the “Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act”) […]
Amidst Union Complaints, New York Adds Guidance for Hospital Staffing Committees
• Littler Filed Under: General (NY)
Unions have been flooding the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) with complaints about hospital staffing and pushing for “robust implementation” and “enforcement” of […]
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FTC bans noncompete agreements, making it easier for workers to quit. Here’s what to know.
Federal regulators on Tuesday enacted a nationwide ban on new noncompete agreements, which keep millions of Americans — from minimum-wage earners to CEOs — from switching jobs within their industries.