Clifford Atlas discusses concerns about how the Florida CHOICE Act shifts the legal burden in non-compete cases, making it much harder for employees to challenge non-compete or garden leave agreements in “How will Florida’s CHOICE Act impact employers’ use of non-competes?,” published by Lexology PRO. Subscription may be required to view article
Archives for June 11, 2025
An Old, Yet New, Look At Diversity In The Workplace
Malcolm Forbes famously said that “diversity is the art of thinking independently together.” That’s especially true in today’s business landscape.
Hostile work claim tossed over EEOC filing issues
Federal judge dismisses hostile work environment claim, finding it wasn’t raised in the plaintiff’s EEOC complaint under Title VII..
Gov. Mills signs minimum wage for Maine agriculture workers into law
Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, said the bill is a ‘long overdue step towards justice’ for workers who are primarily Black, Brown, Latino, and Indigenous laborers who have historically been excluded from labor protections.
The Biggest Reason Why New HR Technology Implementations Fail
Low adoption rates can derail HR tech investments. Learn how to boost usage with change management, training, GenAI, and engagement strategies.
The weaponization of algorithmic management: Lessons from Amazon’s anti-union campaign in Alabama
Employers are increasingly using algorithms and digital devices to control workers. As a new Human Rights Watch report puts it, “Workers around the world are increasingly hired, compensated, disciplined, and fired by algorithms that can be opaque, error-prone, and discriminatory; their faces, office badge swipes, email exchanges, browsing histories, keystrokes,
How can I delegate more?
If you want something done right, you don’t have to do it yourself. You just have to give someone else clear instructions.
Gen Z dream job alert: Starbucks will pay one lucky person $136,000 to travel the world and post about coffee on TikTok
The job has a six-figure salary and bonus, doesn’t require a college degree, and is completely remote—a perfect fit for chronically online Gen Z.
These HR Experts Say a New DEI Court Ruling Could Spell Trouble for Small Businesses
Employment lawyers advise companies to play defense after Ames v. Ohio and mute or eliminate diversity programs.
RTO Demands Are Up but Office Visits Are Down. Here’s Why
New data showed a drop in workplace foot traffic in May, indicating a return to pre-pandemic occupancy rates will be very slow, if not impossible.
Ask HR: How Can I Effectively Delegate Tasks and Empower My Team?
Learn how to delegate tasks, empower teams, and build trust by understanding strengths, setting clear expectations, supporting growth, and celebrating success.
NYS Legislature Increases Daily Jury Duty Fee From $40 to $72
NYS Legislature Increases Daily Jury Duty Fee From $40 to $72
For the first time in decades, the New York State Legislature and governor amended Sections 519 and 521 of the Judiciary Law, to increase the daily rate of pay for trial and grand jurors serving in New York State,
Trump Proclamation Continues Targeting of Foreign Student Visas at Harvard University
On June 4, 2025, President Donald Trump issued the “Enhancing National Security by Addressing Risks at Harvard University” proclamation, aimed at further restricting foreign student visas at the University. This move follows a U.S. district court’s extension of the preliminary injunction on the administration’s May 22 decision to terminate the
Different Country, Same Challenges: Lessons from a Breach That Could Have Been Prevented
A recent breach involving Indian fintech company Kirana Pro serves as a reminder to organizations worldwide: even the most sophisticated cybersecurity technology cannot make up for poor administrative data security hygiene.
According to a June 7 article in India Today, KiranaPro suffered a massive data wipe affecting critical business information
Federal Court Partially Blocks Enforcement of Parts of Executive Orders on DEI and Gender Identity
Federal Court Partially Blocks Enforcement of Parts of Executive Orders on DEI and Gender Identity
On June 9, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a ruling in San Francisco AIDS Foundation v. Trump, temporarily blocking the enforcement of several provisions in executive orders issued