The federal government made a groundbreaking move by finalizing an official rule to ban all non-competition agreements between employers and employees. With this rule, you will be prohibited from entering most new non-compete agreements and enforcing any existing ones, except for a small group of senior executives. Additionally, the law will require you to inform […]

With the new salary threshold from the US Department of Labor, millions of workers will soon be eligible for overtime pay. Starting July 1, 2024, the salary threshold will rise from $35K to $44K, and effective January 1, 2025 to $59K. Thus, nearly 4 million workers will need to earn at least this much to […]

According to a new SCOTUS decision, an employer’s decision to transfer an employee to a lateral job without affecting their pay may violate federal civil rights laws. Here’s what you need to know. Overview of Case In the recent Muldrow case, a female police sergeant claimed there was sex discrimination when she was transferred to […]

Finalized rules released by the EEOC will require employers to accommodate those who need time away from work or other modifications in their workplace for an abortion procedure or recovery. While the ruling will be controversial, here are some of the most important things employers should know about the final regulations for the Pregnant Worker […]

California is examining legislation that would allow nearly all employees to disconnect from their employer during non-working hours. If passed, the bill would be the first in the United States.  Here is what employers need to know. Requirement of New Proposed Bill, AB 2751 Employers of all sizes would have to adopt a workplace policy […]

The federal government publishes a list of dates each month to inform immigrant applicants about when to expect notification from officials to collect and submit required documentation.  Overview of What’s Happening These dates in May’s Visa Bulletin determine eligibility to adjust status to lawful permanent residence with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS announced […]

OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is finalizing a new rule that allows workers to choose a union rep to accompany OSHA inspectors during a facility tour. This rep doesn’t have to be an employee, and your facility doesn’t need to be a union shop. The White House budget office finished its review just […]

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced that the third cycle of their certification portal will open in April, and service contractors have until July 1 to submit their required certification.  Federal contractors and subcontractors must ensure their affirmative action plans comply at the federal level. The Requirements For some background, the first […]

There has been much confusion regarding the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement’s expansion to California’s Paid Sick Leave law. However, employers have received news clarifying how this expansion should be applied to part-time employees.  California’s Paid Sick Leave Recently, California lawmakers expanded paid sick leave entitlements from three days (24 hours) to five days (40 […]

The NLRB’s controversial joint employer rule, originally set to take effect on March 11, was recently struck down by a federal court judge in Texas. Although controversial, the rule’s goal was to make it easier for workers to be considered employees of multiple entities. This would have increased union organization efforts and collective bargaining across […]