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Legal Challenges Pile Up Against FTC’s New Noncompete Ban

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However, the outcome of this legal battle remains uncertain and could have profound implications for the landscape of employment in the U.S. An implementation of the rule would see the workforce ramping up competition for skilled talent due to rival companies making new offers for top performers.

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SoftBank Faces Legal Heat as WeWork’s Creditors Seek Recovery Amid Bankruptcy Fears

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Some of the tenants include companies like Sony Pictures, Palantir, Boeing, Moderna, Current, Roky — all of which have moved into some of the vacated WeWork locations. WeWork’s financial struggles are also reflected by its long-term lease obligations totaling $4.4 billion and immediate lease obligations totaling a reported $163.8

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Court Ruling Holds Industrious Liable for $2.3 Million to Former Landlord

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What’s going on: A court ruling found that New York-based coworking company Industrious owes its former landlord, Stockbridge Capital Group, more than $2.3 The lawsuit stems back from 2020, when Stockbridge Capital Group alleged that Industrious stopped paying the rent on an office space located at 600 West Jackson Boulevard.

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Brookings Institute Professor Makes The Case For Taxing AI To Protect The Future Of Work

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In Ahn’s recent piece, published by The Brookings Institution , the concept of a “robot tax” to counteract the fast advancements of AI and robotics is explored. “A robot tax, targeting companies that deploy AI and robotics that are capable of autonomous decision-making, fulfills two pivotal roles,” Ahn believes.

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This Expert Suggests Psychedelics Might Make Their Way Into The Workplace Soon

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Despite potential benefits, the use of psychedelics at work carries legal risks due to their illegal status in many areas, and can create ethical dilemmas and uncomfortable work environments, aside from unpredictable effects on individuals’ performance and behavior.

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WeWork Says OhNoYouWon’t to Codi’s “WeWont” Campaign

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Many of WeWork’s competitors are moving into metro areas where the company once stood out among limited options. Despite WeWork’s legal stance, Codi’s CEO Christelle Rohaut reportedly sees their campaign as fair competition.

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Glassdoor Reveals The Top Rated Companies For LGBTQ+ Employees

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Glassdoor has taken responses from professionals to determine the best companies for diversity, equity, and inclusion among the LGBTQ+ community. . Although many companies have ramped up their DEI efforts in recent years, The LGBTQ+ Employee Experience report revealed that businesses need to do more to become true allies. .

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