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FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes Today, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide, protecting the fundamen

U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban employment agreements that typically prevent workers from leaving their companies for competitors, or starting competing businesses of their own.

Workplace discrimination rules are getting an update. Is your business ready? In its expanded guidelines, expected to take effect sometime this quarter, the EEOC provides more than 30 examples of situations that could create a hostile workplace environment.

$6.5 million is waiting for 14,000 Florida employees who got shorted on pay, feds say Here’s how you can find out from the U.S. Department of Labor if you’re one of the ones owed money and, if you are, how much you’re owed.

Supreme Court case could spark rush of reverse-discrimination claims Attorneys and some conservatives say Muldrow v. St. Louis could lead to a flood of legal complaints against workplace diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Blind Papa John’s worker fired over his service dog, feds say. Now company will pay Officials said the Georgia restaurant violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Hialeah company pays $402,500 after review says hiring discrimination favored Hispanics The company was accused of discriminating against Black and non-Latin white job applicants for two years.

Publix accused of employee wage theft in federal class-action lawsuit. What to know Here are details of the case.

How every workplace became 'toxic' When 'toxicity' in the workplace has grown to mean so much, it's also come to mean so little.

Yes, Florida has a worker shortage. But loosening child labor laws isn’t the answer | Opinion Florida’s proposed change to child labor laws isn’t about kids needing to fatten their paychecks or career trajectories. This is about a labor shortage. | Opinion

Joe Biden makes history by joining UAW picket line Mr Biden joins striking workers in Michigan, telling them they "deserve" wage raises and concessions.

A U.S. Department of Labor office opened in Kendall. The location’s not an accident One of the reasons include a bus stop.

In Miami visit, U.S. labor chief warns ‘anti-immigrant’ policies make it harder to find workers The head of the U.S. Department of Labor took an indirect swipe at Florida’s tough new immigration law Wednesday, warning in a visit to Miami that “anti-immigrant policies are exacerbating employers’ challenges in finding workers” and exposing existing workers to more risk.

California is first US state to pass ban on caste discrimination Legislators said the measure would remove "invisible shackles", but Hindu activists said it singled out South Asians.

Florida urges U.S. appeals court to revive ban on 'woke' workplace training A U.S. appeals court panel on Thursday grappled with whether a Florida law banning mandatory workplace diversity training that promotes progressive concepts violates employers' free speech rights.

How to handle a female bully in the workplace Bullying isn't limited to any specific gender; both men and women can exhibit these behaviours. The reasons behind women bullying other women at work can be complex, arising from competition, insecurity, power dynamics, or a desire for control

Divorce benefits: How companies are helping workers navigate separation Dissolving a marriage can be stressful, to say the least. Some companies are building in flexibility and support for employees to navigate divorce.

Not yet in effect, but Florida's new immigration law already being felt - NewsBreak MIAMI - Construction workers say they are losing their jobs because employers fear Florida's new immigration law."All the construction work stopped, at least where I worked in Miami," said Pedro Marcos. For the last five years he has worked in construction; however, he now works temporarily at nurse...

IT worker sues her boss believing 'xx' in email were kisses She believed his use of the letters in an email asking for more information was sexual harassment.

Senate confirms Biden court pick despite Manchin opposition The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed President Joe Biden's nominee to the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, overcoming rare Democratic opposition from Senator Joe Manchin.

The Infuriating Journey from Pet to Threat: How Bias Undermines Black Women at Work For Black Women, stories and experiences like these are more common than we think.

Supreme Court showdown over Sabbath could change workplaces across US A former U.S. postal worker is asking the Supreme Court to require employers to be more accommodating of religiously observant workers

Florida’s New Tort Reform Package: Changes Affect Admissibility of Evidence and Calculation of Medical Damages A major legislative package, House Bill 837 (companion to Senate Bill 236) expected to be signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis this week, would consummate tort reform in Florida.

Florida Senate panel backs immigration crackdown plan Opponents have called it an attack on the state's migrant community

House and Senate tort bills coming together The Senate Judiciary Committee has signed off on sweeping litigation reforms, many long demanded by industry to combat “lawsuit abuse,” “nuclear verdicts,” and “billboard attorneys.” The committee voted 8-4 on March 14 to approve a revised SB 236 by Sen. Travis Hutson, R-Palm Coast. Huts...

Why some US workers may never speak out against employers A new law prevents companies from silencing former workers about their job experiences. The changes could be good – but they may not go far enough.

Paid time off is not part of workers' 'salary,' U.S. court rules Paid time off that workers accumulate is not a part of their salary under U.S. wage law, meaning employers can take away paid leave when salaried workers do not meet productivity quotas, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday.

US black couple settles lawsuit over 'white-washed' home valuation The couple's house was valued for nearly half a million dollars more when a white friend posed as the owner.

Companies Can’t Ask You to Shut up to Receive Severance, NLRB Rules The board reverses two previous decisions that held that such severance agreements were lawful. Limits on free speech have become increasingly common aspect of many severance agreements.