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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. The FTC, for its part, maintains that federal law clearly supports its rulemaking capabilities.

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U.S. Labor Agency Pushes For Reopening 23 Starbucks Stores Amid Unionization Dispute

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This legal challenge coincides with Starbucks releasing a shareholder-requested report on its labor practices, conducted by an independent consultant. Labor Agency Pushes For Reopening 23 Starbucks Stores Amid Unionization Dispute appeared first on Allwork.Space. The post U.S.

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Judge Greenlights Class Action Suit Against Tesla Alleging Systemic Racial Discrimination

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The workers allege that the company failed to address widespread racial discrimination and harassment at its Fremont factory, according to a report published by Reuters. The lawsuit was filed in 2017 and is being led by former assembly line worker Marcus Vaughn.

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

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According to a report published by The Financial Times , the regulator’s commissioners voted 3-2 on Tuesday in favor of the ban. The prohibition is an update to labor regulations seeking to improve fair competition and employee rights/protections. The FTC initially announced that it was seeking to ban noncompete clauses in January 2023.

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What Is a Credit Freeze, and Should I Do It?

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million reports of identity theft. When you apply for credit, lenders typically pull your credit report to decide if and how much to give you. Credit freezes restrict access to your credit report. Children under 18 typically don’t have credit reports, which means they can be a blank slate for thieves and criminals.

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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

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Following meaningful anti-harassment training, 75% of women and 85% of men reported feeling safer at work. A 2019 report on sexual harassment in the state of California revealed that 36% of women and 28% of men had reported incidences of sexual harassment in the workplace. The continuing scourge of sexual harassment at work.

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New objectives in workplace design guide set out to increase biodiversity in government estate

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The UK’s Government Property Agency has published details of how it intends to protect the natural environment and increase biodiversity across its extensive estate. The Biodiversity and Nature Recovery Annex (BNRA) forms part of the Government Workplace Design Guide.