Thursday, July 20, 2023

Don't Expect Noncompete Relief Until Next Year Says FTC

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 Although we've been hoping that the FTC would come through on its proposed rule banning or limiting noncompete agreements, it looks li...
Thursday, July 6, 2023

Did The Supreme Court Just Make It Legal To Discriminate?

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As I'm sure you've heard unless you've been in outer space for the past couple weeks, the Supreme Court ruled that a person who...
Thursday, June 29, 2023

NLRB Says Employee Outbursts Regarding Working Conditions Are Protected

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The Biden NLRB recently overturned a Trump-era case that allowed employers way too much discretion to fire employees who engage in alleged u...
Thursday, June 22, 2023

What Rights Do Workers Have During Heavy Wildfire Smoke?

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It looks like wildfire smoke is becoming a fact of life for many Americans . What rights do you have if your workplace is in one of the dang...
Thursday, April 27, 2023

New Laws Protect Pregnant and Nursing Workers

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Two new federal laws that President Biden signed on December 29, 2022 will provide more protection for pregnant and nursing workers. While p...
Thursday, April 20, 2023

Can My Employer Trash Me In Job References?

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I constantly hear comments like, "I know my employer is only legally allowed to give out my dates of employment and job title." Th...
Thursday, April 13, 2023

DOL's New Rule On Classification of Employees Vs. Contractors Will Benefit Workers

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 Last year, the Department of Labor announced a new proposed rule about how workers are classified as employees or independent contractors....