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Is the FTC's non-compete ban valid? Another court weighs in
A new ruling from Pennsylvania neutralizes the pendulum on the question of whether the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has the power to implement its broad ban on non-compete agreements – and whether the ban will take effect in September as scheduled.
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How to approach the overqualified candidates challenge
Despite the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics June data indicating an increase of 206,000 non-farm jobs and 4.1% unemployment, approximately 800,000 more people are out of work compared to this point a year ago. As a result, you may be seeing applications from overqualified candidates who are on the market.
FLSA lawsuit - must workers be paid to boot up computers?
Though the question sounds quite simple, it’s at the center of a long-running FLSA dispute that the Ninth Circuit recently heard for a second time. Here’s what happened — and where the case currently stands.
9 ways to cultivate a culture of support
In a world that feels increasingly polarized, stressful, and fast-paced, HR leaders must recognize the critical impact of work on employee mental health and how companies can respond — with a workplace culture of support to bridge the gaps in addressing America’s mental health needs — to improve the well-being of their people and their business.
Unlimited PTO policies - court ruling lists 5 best practices
Word to the wise: If your company’s ready to embrace the unlimited PTO trend, you’ll want to make sure you get it right.
A court decision from California provides important guidance.
Worker falls from 8-story water tower - $485K OSHA fine
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a New Jersey water tower painting company for three willful and 19 serious violations after finding the contractor failed to provide safety equipment that would’ve prevented an employee from falling 80 feet to the bottom of a water tower.
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