For more than a year, the Federal Trade Commission has been mulling on whether the federal government should regulate employee non-compete agreements. Traditionally, those agreements limit where and for whom an employee may work after leaving their job. The General […]
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Minnesota Legalizes Recreational Marijuana, Protects Off-Duty Use
Under a new Minnesota law legalizing recreational marijuana, beginning August 1, 2023, individuals 21 years of age or older may possess or transport up to two ounces of cannabis flower in public and to possess up to two pounds of cannabis flower in the individual’s private residence, among other things.
U.S. Workforce Positive Post-Accident Marijuana Drug Test Rates Reach Twenty-Five Year High
A Quest Diagnostics analysis published on May 18, 2023 found that positive post-accident marijuana tests were at the highest level in 25 years in 2022. Positive post-accident tests increased to 7.3%, an increase of 9% compared to 6.7% in 2021. Positive post-accident tests have been steadily increasing since 2012, with
Colorado Sick Leave Requirements Expanded to Cover Absences for Bereavement and Inclement Weather
On June 2, 2023, Governor Jared Polis signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 23-017, which expands the qualifying reasons an employee may take leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
Beltway Buzz, June 2, 2023
The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business.
THE MASSACHUSETTS WAGE ACT: NOT ONLY FOR THOSE IN MASSACHUSETTS
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Workers by the Numbers Blogcast #14: Analyzing the May Jobs and Unemployment Report with Aaron Sojourner and Alicia Modestino
Watch Burnes Center for Social Change Senior Fellow Seth Harris in conversation with Alicia Modestino, Associate Professor at Northeastern University, and Aaron Sojourner, Senior Researcher at the W.E. Upjohn Institute, as they discuss the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ jobs, wages, and unemployment report for May 2023. This conversation was
Sixth Circuit Ruling Offers Clarity on Jurisdictional Border Between MSHA and OSHA
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently added some small clarity to the murky jurisdictional border between the Mine Safety and Health Administration and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
U.S. Department of Education Delays Release of Title IX Final Rules to October 2023
The much-anticipated release of the Biden administration’s final revisions to the regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 will be delayed to October 2023, the U.S. Department of Education recently announced.
Supreme Court Holds NLRA Does Not Preempt Claims for Intentional Property Damage Committed by Strikers
On June 1, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) does not preempt an employer’s state court tort claims alleging a union intentionally destroyed the employer’s property during a strike. The ruling is significant for employers in that it could open
DOL Opinion Letter Sheds Light on Calculating FMLA Leave During a Holiday Week
Welcome to the two people willing to dive into this blog post after reading that riveting headline!
In a highly technical opinion letter issued this week, the Department of Labor clarified how to calculate FMLA leave usage when an employee takes intermittent leave during a holiday week.
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When Blind Hiring Advances DEI — and When It Doesn’t
Inspired by the results of the famous orchestra study — where symphony orchestras began hiring more women by having people audition from behind a screen that concealed their gender — some major organizations are now using a “blind hiring” strategy to help achieve goals related to diversity.
Sick Workers Tied to 40% of Food Poisoning Outbreaks, C.D.C. Says
To combat outbreaks at restaurants and other dining establishments, policies that support sick workers, including paid leave, may be needed, the agency said in a report this week.
Red Barchetta LLC Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Hotel Franchisee Fired Housekeeper Because of her Disability, Federal Agency Charged
Can Workplace Ketamine Retreats Improve Vibes in the Office?
In guided sessions, midcareer professionals are using the drug to seek improved job performance and better work-life balance.