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FTC Announces Rule to Ban Noncompete Agreements
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to issue a final rule that would ban noncompete agreements in virtually all employment relationships. The final rule has not yet been filed in the Federal Register but is scheduled to take effect 120 days...
What is the Final Rule for Implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)?
On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a final rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The final rule clarifies definitions and limitations under the PWFA and seeks to help employers understand their...
The New York Mini-WARN Act: What Employers Should Know
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act is a federal law that requires employers to provide 60 days’ prior written notice before conducting a mass layoff or plant closing. Several states, including New York, have enacted similar laws, generally...
4 Common HR Questions About Remote Employees
According to Gallup, the number of days employees worked remotely doubled during the pandemic, leading some companies to make a remote work arrangement permanent. While there are no laws that exclusively apply to remote workplaces, remote work does come with HR topics...
