On April 24, 2025, the Florida Legislature passed legislation to create two new forms of noncompetes for employers and businesses: a covered garden leave provision and a provision limiting noncompetes to a specific geographic area and time period.
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Beltway Buzz, May 2, 2025
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 First 100 Days: President Trump’s Federal Policy Revamp and New Compliance Concerns for Employers
On April 29, 2025, President Donald Trump completed his first one hundred days of his second term in office. During this time, the president issued numerous executive orders (EOs) and implemented actions that significantly affect employers, particularly in enforcement of antidiscrimination laws, regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), education, and efforts
Policy Week in Review – May 2, 2025
Policy Week in Review – May 2, 2025
U.S. DOL Pauses Enforcement of Biden-era Independent Contractor Rule
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DOL Hits Pause on Enforcement of Biden-Era Independent Contractor Rule, Suggests New or Changed Rule Forthcoming
DOL Hits Pause on Enforcement of Biden-Era Independent Contractor Rule, Suggests New or Changed Rule Forthcoming
As expected with a change in the White House, and as very recently foretold in Department of Labor court filings, the Trump DOL announced via a Field Assistance Bulletin on May 1 that it
Navigating Increased ERISA Litigation Risk Post-Cunningham: How to Protect Your Plan
Under the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Cunningham v. Cornell University, No. 23-1007 (April 17, 2025), plaintiffs asserting that ERISA plan administrators engaged in prohibited transactions under ERISA Section 406 are not required to plead the inapplicability of statutory exemptions in Section 408.
Navigating the Rise in Data Subject Access Requests
Recently, there has been an increase in individual rights activity across Europe, particularly organizations receiving Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) from former employees. This surge in activity may be attributed to several factors, including economic uncertainty leading to increased redundancies across industries globally and a growing awareness among individuals about
OSHA Extends Heat Hazard Program: Employers Should Act Before Summer Sets In
TakeawaysOSHA recently extended its National Emphasis Program on outdoor and indoor workplace heat-related hazards to 04.08.26.Employers should take this opportunity to review and update their workplace safety and heat illness prevention programs.Taking proactive steps can help employers reduce risks, demonstrate good faith compliance and prepare for potential OSHA inspections.Related link