The Federal Trade Commission’s proposed ban on non-compete agreements was set to take effect Sept. 4, however, a Texas district court stepped in and struck it down as unconstitutional. The implications of the case are now nationwide, as the judge also asserted the federal agency overstepped its authority. Courts Strike Down Non-Compete Ban In this…
The Federal Trade Commission’s proposed ban on non-compete agreements was set to take effect Sept. 4, however, a Texas district court stepped in and struck it down as unconstitutional. The implications of the case are now nationwide, as the judge also asserted the federal agency overstepped its authority. Courts Strike Down Non-Compete Agreements In this…
Philadelphia is receiving federal money to help promote energy efficiency through a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to expand education, develop a plan to grow the clean energy workforce and support the School District of Philadelphia’s efforts to conserve energy in its buildings. The city will also use the money to…
On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to issue a new rule prohibiting the use of noncompete agreements for most U.S. workers. It is estimated that approximately 30 million workers are currently bound by such agreements, which prevent them from changing employers in their industry. Background of the New Rule The FTC asserts…
In a 3-2 vote on April 23, the Federal Trade Commission approved of a new rule that will ban noncompete agreements for most workers in the United States, meaning they will be free to join competing business or start businesses of their own. According to the FTC, the rule will result in up to $194…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is recommending that federal, state and local governments, as well as regulatory bodies, pause the development and implementation of reflective roofing and cool roofing mandates. This recommendation from ERA is based on the findings of two studies funded by the association, which attempted to measure the efficacy…
