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…
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule from its Occupational Safety and Health Administration updating the current Hazard Communication Standard to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. In a May 20 news release, the agency said the update would provide a common and coherent approach…
The U.S. Department of Labor has a new rule that clarifies an employee’s right to representation during OSHA inspections. Supporters say the purpose is to ensure fair and objective inspections that enhance workplace safety, but it remains controversial for a number of reasons, said RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney. The final rule clarifies that…
If you’re a roofing contractor that uses subs, a new rule announced by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on Jan. 9 could impact the way you do business. This final rule is in keeping with the agency’s proposed rule from October 2022, and it aligns with the “totality of circumstances” parameters for classifying workers.…
