Tag: Proposed Rule

U.S. DOL Proposes Changes to Federal Independent Contractor Rule
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U.S. DOL Proposes Changes to Federal Independent Contractor Rule

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a proposed independent contractor rule rescinding their 2024 rule and returning the federal independent contractor analysis to…

Cal/OSHA Releases Proposed Workplace Inspection “Walkaround” Rule
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Cal/OSHA Releases Proposed Workplace Inspection “Walkaround” Rule

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) recently published a proposed rule broadly defining who may accompany Cal/OSHA representatives during workplace safety inspections….

DOL Proposes Phasing Out Subminimum Wage for Disabled Workers
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DOL Proposes Phasing Out Subminimum Wage for Disabled Workers

On December 3, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed rule that would eventually phase out certificates that permit employers to pay certain…

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FTC Proposed Rule Broadly Prohibits Non-Compete Agreements

Back in July 2021, President Joe Biden issued his Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, which, among other things, encouraged the Federal…