Non-compete Agreement Ban Blocked, FTC Expresses Disappointment
The FTC exceeded its authority by banning non-competes is what Judge Ada Brown had to say in her court ruling while presiding over the case. ...
How Do You Feel About CVS’ AI “Lie Detector” Interview Process?
CVS’ settlement with the job applicant shows us the many ways AI is being introduced to the workplace and the kind of repercussions it can have when its use is not full...
Didlake’s Settlement With the EEOC Results in a $1M Fine
The disability discrimination lawsuit pursued by the EEOC claimed Didlake was in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act after it failed to support deaf workers....
FTC’s Non-compete Ban Delayed by a Federal Judge in Texas
The FTC’s non-compete ban has been partially blocked by a Texas judge, but it only applies to a coalition of business groups that had stood against the ban, including t...
Amazon Labor Law Violation in California Lands a $5.9M Fine
Amazon was fined $5.9M USD for failing to inform employees about any work quotas that were in place at the organization and the consequences of falling short of these quo...
Trading in Highs for Lows—UAW President Under Investigation
A Federal investigation into the UAW led by monitor Neil Barofsky is reviewing the president’s alleged retaliation against members for refusing to authorize expenses fo...
NLRB’s Civility Policy Decision Stumps Starbucks
Starbucks’ civility policy led to an employee being fired for “yelling” but the policy was found to be overly broad. The case concluded that the employee was fired ...
The DOL’s AI Principles Suggest Involving Workers in AI Plans
The Labor Department’s AI advice is insightful, prompting employers to think about how they can be transparent in the use of AI while also being considerate of their wo...
Colorado’s AI Discrimination Law Leads the Way Towards Regulation
Colorado’s AI regulations go into effect on Feb 1, 2026, and they aim to promote transparency in the use of any decision-making AI services, bringing attention to a...
BlackRock CEO Seeks Solutions for the Retirement Crisis in the US
Public opinion on retirement security measures remains unfavorable as workers doubt their ability to support themselves after retirement. Corporations need to look into h...
Californian Food Chain Layoffs Imminent after Minimum Wage Increased to $20
The impact of California’s minimum wage law has taken a temporary negative turn as fast food chains try to balance expenses by cutting down on the number of workers...
Japan’s Milestone in LGBTQ Awareness: A Comprehensive Look
In recent years, Japan has made significant strides in promoting LGBTQ awareness and addressing discrimination against sexual minorities. The passage of a groundbreaking ...
Regulate It Right: Conducting Employee Background Checks
Getting started with the employee background check process is a sensitive task and requires that you stay well-informed about the law and disclose the process to the cand...
Learning the Ropes: How to Prevent Data Theft by Employees
Trade secret protection measures are an important consideration if you want to safeguard your organization from employees who might misuse your information or help a comp...
Golden Corral Lawsuit: Data Breach Compromised Over 180,000 Records
The effects of the Golden Corral data breach could have repercussions for the victims for years to come with the risk of identity theft and the mounting expenses associat...
Voyant Beauty Lawsuit Concludes With a $75,000 Settlement
ADA rights in the workplace are guaranteed to employees with disabilities and any violations are seriously pursued by EEOC, the Voyant Beauty lawsuit being one such examp...
