Tag: Proposed Rule

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U.S. DOL Proposes New Joint-Employer Rule

On April 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its proposed rule setting the standard for when two or more employers may be…

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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Posted in Workplace Safety

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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Posted in Disabilities Minimum Wage

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…