FTC bans worker noncompete agreements
The US Chamber of Commerce vows litigation, saying the action can harm employers, workers and the economy.
Google cancels minimum wage, benefits rules for suppliers and staffing firms
The move aims to help the company avoid joint employer classification concerns and avoid union negotiations.
Nearly 4 million workers to get pay boost
DOL raises the salary threshold for exemption from overtime, a policy that was last updated in 2019. The change goes into effect July 1.
Senate repeals NLRB joint-employer rule, but Biden plans veto
Legislators voted last week to repeal the new worker-friendly rule, which is currently tied up in federal court. Biden has promised to veto the Senate’s action.
EEOC says Workday AI discrimination case should move forward
The agency says the company’s artificial intelligence functions like employment firms do, so federal anti-discrimination laws apply. Workday disagrees.
California pay data reporting deadline approaches
It’s time for employers in the Golden State to submit pay data reports to the California Civil Rights Department, including for contingent workers.
Holiday floral product producer to pay $1.85 million to settle H-2B wage case
A federal court ordered Continental Floral Greens to pay back wages and damages to nearly 700 migrant and seasonal workers hired through the H-2B visa program.
Does security checkpoint constitute ‘hours worked’? California says yes
Employers must pay workers for security checks and time that they are required to stay on company property during lunch breaks, the court ruled.
Ontario fines manufacturer, staffing firm for temp’s injuries
West End Mfg. Inc. and Liiman Employment Inc. were fined after a temporary worker became caught in a moving auger.
Construction firm to pay $350,000 in IC misclassification case
DC-based Tricon Construction Inc. and four subcontractors allegedly misclassified 200 workers.
