The United Automobile Workers reached an agreement involving workers who make Freightliner trucks and Thomas Built buses. The deal comes as the union seeks to expand in Southern states.
Archives for April 2024
The Mostly Persuasive Logic Behind the New Ban on Noncompetes
The Federal Trade Commission used two very different rationales to get to its near-total ban this week on noncompete agreements. One of them is a no-brainer.
Missouri bill would loosen child labor law by removing work permit requirements
A push to eliminate Missouri’s requirement for children under 16 to obtain official work permits before they can begin a job could be debated by the House this week.
NYC to pay $2.1M in race discrimination settlement with three educators: ‘Toxic whiteness’
The city will pay a total $2.1 million to three white Department of Education executives demoted under ex-Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza and replaced by less-qualified people of color, they charged.
Californian mayor sues own city for race and age discrimination
Deborah Robertson says Rialto city did not provide her security door to protect against active shooters despite giving ‘white’ colleague one
5 Workplace Trends That Employers Love and Workers Hate
Bosses love these trends while employees tend to loathe them.
Why Adaptability In The Workplace Is More In Demand Than Ever
Amid the rise of AI and ChatGPT, adaptability in the workplace is the “top skill of the moment,” according to LinkedIn’s report, The 2024 Most In-Demand Skills.
Savage River Lodge Pays $150,000 in EEOC Discrimination and Retaliation Suit
BALTIMORE – Savage River Lodge, LLC and Little Crossings, LLC, doing business as Fronterra Resources (collectively referred to as Savage River Lodge), will pay $150,000 and furnish significant equitable relief to settle federal charges that they discriminated against an employee because of her pregnancy and then fired her.
TA Dedicated to Pay $460,000 in EEOC Sexual Orientation and Retaliation Suit
CLEVELAND – TA Dedicated (formerly known as Transport America) and Transportation Enterprise Services, trucking companies that operate under the parent TFI International, Inc., will pay $460,000 and furnish significant equitable relief to settle a sexual orientation and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal
EEOC Releases Workplace Guidance to Prevent Harassment
WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published final guidance on harassment in the workplace, “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace.” By providing this resource on the legal standards and employer liability applicable to harassment claims under the federal employment discrimination laws enforced by the EEOC,
Maryland Enacts Law Prohibiting Non-Compete Agreements for Veterinary and Healthcare Professionals
On April 25, 2024, Governor Wes Moore signed into law new legislation prohibiting non-compete and conflict-of-interest clauses for certain veterinary and health care professionals in the state of Maryland. The enactment of this law follows the Federal Trade Commission’s recently announced final rule1 banning non-compete agreements for most employees in the
Nuanced Privacy Laws Means Healthcare Organizations Should Prioritize Protecting Personal Information
The healthcare industry is among the most highly regulated industries when it comes to privacy protections. In addition to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), healthcare providers also must comply with a growing number of state laws governing data privacy and security. Fully complying with this patchwork
Beltway Buzz, April 26, 2024
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.
2024 Title IX Regulation Update, Part 2: Section 106.2 Definitions
Part two of our series of articles examining key changes applicable to higher education institutions and contained in new Title IX regulations released by the U.S. Department of Education on April 19, 2024, addresses definitions set forth in § 106.2. A summary of pertinent changes follows.