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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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From Pledge to Courtroom: The Battle Over Corporate Diversity Efforts Heats Up

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corporations that previously pledged to diversify their workforces are now facing legal challenges from groups such as America First Legal and the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, according to CBS News. Why it matters: These legal challenges lay important precedent regarding the foundation of DEI initiatives within U.S.

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Elon Musk Files To Back Out Of Twitter Deal, Leading To A Legal Showdown

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While his attempt to cancel the deal is expected to rev up legal drama between the social media platform and the billionaire, Twitter employees are feeling defeated. . Twitter has since threatened to take legal action to hold Musk accountable for the $44 billion commitment he made last April. pic.twitter.com/JcLMee61wj.

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

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The necessity for WeWork’s legal move not only reflects the mounting challenges it faces as it works to renegotiate leases , but it’s also revealing of the heightened competition within the coworking space.

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WeWork Hopes to Retain 15 Key U.S. Locations Across the U.S. Ahead of Deadlines

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According to a report published by CoStar , the company has already resolved the status of approximately 90% of its 500 global locations. These lease renegotiations are essential to WeWork’s restructuring efforts, as the company said it reduced its future rent commitments by more than $8 billion, or 40%, last week.

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U.S. Bans Non-Compete Agreements, Sparks Lawsuit Over Landmark Change To Employee Rights

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On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to implement a ban on employee non-compete agreements — impacting millions of workers across the U.S. These contracts have been a common practice to prevent talented employees from moving to rival firms and sharing company insights.

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