FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Most Non-Compete Agreements
Almost any non-compete agreement would become illegal under a sweeping rule being considered by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The proposed
New York Governor Signs New Law Requiring Salary Range in Job Postings
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law a measure that will require covered employers in New York state
OFCCP Posts Several New FY 2023 Financial Settlements, and One Consent Decree
CWC presented an update on major financial settlements that have been announced by the Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract
Newly Enacted “Pregnant Workers Fairness Act” Mandates Reasonable Accommodation
The massive government spending bill recently approved by Congress contains a new law that expands protection for pregnant workers. The
Fifth Circuit Strikes Another Blow to Federal Contractor COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
In another federal appeals court ruling that makes it even more unlikely that President Biden’s controversial 2021 Executive Order (E.O)
USCIS Proposing Major Fee Increases for Employment-Based Visas
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a proposed rule to substantially raise the
Washington State Alleges Airline’s Dress Code Discriminates Against Nonbinary Employee
In what looks to be a first-of-its-kind case, the Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) has alleged that a major
OFCCP Enforcement Activity Dropped Noticeably in FY 2022
According to final enforcement numbers covering fiscal year (FY) 2022 (October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022) posted by the
Recent Settlements Show DOJ Is Prosecuting Alleged Discriminatory I-9 Practices
The federal Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended by the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), makes it illegal
Biden NLRB Continues To Reverse Trump-Era Rulings
For a classic example of how partisan politics can impact public policy making, consider the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB