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

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The FTC initially announced that it was seeking to ban noncompete clauses in January 2023. This in turn would see the workforce ramping up competition for skilled talent due to rival companies making new offers for top performers.

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A Single Disaster Kills 40% Of Businesses — Stop Putting Off Contingency Planning

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Data published in the PwC Global Crisis and Resilience Survey 2023 reveals that 91% of companies have experienced at least one event, other than the pandemic, that has “disrupted their business in the last two years.” A number of these disruptions occur as natural phenomena and are often referred to as “Acts of God” in the legal field.

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Generative AI to Propel Australia into a New Era of Productivity and Employment

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In 2023 experts in the report predicted that 62% of current task hours could be automated with existing technology — potentially rising to between 79% and 98% within the decade. According to the report, up to 1.3 This technological change is set to redefine job automation and skill requirements.

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Hefty fine for Amazon has implications for employee surveillance policy

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Weighing up the interests of the employer against the interests of its employees led the regulator to deem that such data processing had no legal basis and was therefore in contravention of GDPR law. All companies must consider whether it is legally sound and justifiable to be monitoring staff.

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Rejection of flexible working request shouldn’t blind employers to their legal duties

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This is what happened in Wilson v Financial Conduct Authority 2302739/2023. The Respondent’s policy was that post-pandemic, the Claimant was expected to work in the office 40 percent of the time and could work the other 60 percent remotely.

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6 Ways To Create A Strong Security Culture In Your Organization

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million in 2023 and is likely to rise in the future, this is not something you can afford to ignore. Understanding the concept and evolution of a security culture There’s been much talk lately about the cybersecurity talent gap and the problems it is causing for businesses looking to sharpen up their data security.

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Freelancers Under Fire: Legislation Threatens Gig Economy Workers

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Those working in the gig economy were three votes away from a verdict that could upend their livelihoods when proposed legislation last went up for a vote in Congress. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 (PRO Act) has the potential to completely alter labor law in the United States. Senate Bill 567, the Richard L.

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