New FAR Council Proposed Rule Would Require Salary Disclosures and Ban Compensation History Inquiries

New FAR Council Proposed Rule Would Require Salary Disclosures and Ban Compensation History Inquiries

On January 30, 2024, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) issued a Proposed Rule, “Pay Equity and Transparency in Federal Contracting.” Source link Read more »
California’s Mandatory Arbitration Ban Is Permanently Halted

California’s Mandatory Arbitration Ban Is Permanently Halted

Alexander MacDonald explains when California employers’ employment agreements are subject to state law and AB 51 may apply.  XpertHR View Source link Read more »
Ohio legislature overrides governor’s veto of transgender care and sports ban – JURIST

Ohio legislature overrides governor’s veto of transgender care and sports ban – JURIST

The Ohio Senate voted on Wednesday to override Governor Mike DeWine’s veto of HB 68, which bans gender-affirming care for transgender youth and restricts transgender participation in sports. The Ohio House previously... Read more »
FTC Hearing Fake Reviews Ban Proposed

FTC Hearing Fake Reviews Ban Proposed

The Federal Trade Commission has announced that it will hold an informal hearing on February 13, 2024 on the agency’s proposed rule banning fake reviews and testimonials. As we reported in July 2023, the FTC... Read more »
Supreme Court temporarily reinstates Idaho abortion ban, will hear arguments in April – JURIST

Supreme Court temporarily reinstates Idaho abortion ban, will hear arguments in April – JURIST

The US Supreme Court on Friday temporarily reinstated Idaho’s abortion ban, which includes emergency abortions, and agreed to hear arguments on the matter. Section 18-622 of the Idaho Statutes criminalizes performing or... Read more »
Governor Sees New York NonCompete Ban

Governor Sees New York NonCompete Ban

The New York State legislature has passed a bill banning all non-compete agreements for all workers, regardless of their salary level or job function. The bill now goes to Governor Kathy Hochul.... Read more »
US federal judge blocks portions of Iowa book ban – JURIST

US federal judge blocks portions of Iowa book ban – JURIST

US federal Judge Stephen Locher on Friday blocked key provisions of SF 496, an Iowa law prohibiting school libraries from distributing books containing LGBTQ+ and gender identity issues. Judge Locher stated that... Read more »
A Step Too Far? Governor Hochul Vetoes New York Non-Compete Ban

A Step Too Far? Governor Hochul Vetoes New York Non-Compete Ban

New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed Senate Bill S3100A, a bill passed by both houses of the legislature in June, that would prohibit all non-compete agreements. This is a significant and interesting... Read more »
Non-Compete Ban Vetoed by New York Governor

Non-Compete Ban Vetoed by New York Governor

On December 22, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed legislation that would have instituted a near-universal ban on non-competition provisions in New York after negotiations between the Governor and the bill’s... Read more »
Federal Judge Blocks California Ban on Guns in Public Places

Federal Judge Blocks California Ban on Guns in Public Places

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law that would have banned the carrying of guns in most public places as of January 1st, Brad Brooks reports for Reuters. U.S. District... Read more »
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