Compliance Corner

FTC Non-Compete Rule Blocked Nationwide - Employer Considerations

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
A Texas court has set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) Final Rule banning almost all non-compete clauses days before it was set to take effect on Sept. 4.  The court’s ruling bars the FTC from enforcing the Final Rule nationwide.  

California - Legislation to Reform California’ s Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)

Thursday, August 1, 2024
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
Under California’s unique Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA), an aggrieved employee is permitted to not only bring their own civil action or a class action against an employer to seek damages for alleged wrongdoings, but is also deputized to step into the shoes of the Labor Commissioner and pursue penalties for alleged violations of the Labor Code on behalf of the Labor Workforce Development Agency (LWDA).

Rhode Island Expands Family Leave; Increases Unemployment Benefits

Monday, July 29, 2024
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
Rhode Island has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 2121A), which increases both the length of leave available to employees under the Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) law and the minimum dependent allowance. The law is set to take effect in two parts: on Jan.  1, 2025, and on Jan. 1, 2026.

Louisiana Amends Final Pay Rules

Monday, July 29, 2024
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)

Louisiana has enacted legislation that addresses final pay rules when an employee’s compensation includes commission, incentive pay, or a bonus. The changes are a result of enactment of House Bill 352 and take effect Aug. 1, 2024.

Colorado Expands Protections from Hairstyle Discrimination

Monday, July 29, 2024
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)

Colorado has enacted legislation that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of hair length commonly or historically associated with race. The law (House Bill 24-1451) became effective immediately on June 3, 2024.

Colorado Adds Protections for Living Organ Donors

Monday, July 29, 2024
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)

Colorado has enacted legislation that prohibits employers from taking adverse action against an employee because they are a living organ donor. The law (House Bill 24-1132) became effective immediately on June 3, 2024.

U.S. Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Doctrine - Potential Impact to Employers

Monday, July 29, 2024
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)

On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in Loper Bright Enterprises et al. v. Raimondo (Loper Bright) which overturned the long-standing precedent of Chevron USA Inc. v. NRDC. The Chevron case established the so-called Chevron Doctrine which stated that judicial deference should be afforded to federal agency determinations in interpreting statutes where legislation may be ambiguous or subject to interpretation.

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