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FTC v. Kroger Co., an early test of the 2023 Merger Guidelines, focused on competition within labor markets as well as within product markets. In its decision, the court noted that it was “not aware of any standard economic...more
The majority of a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has upheld a finding that a medical staffing agency misclassified approximately 1,100 nurses as independent contractors and owed them...more
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has sent for review a proposed rule (Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking To File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions) regarding the H-1B lottery selection...more
Several states are considering “trigger” laws that would allow their own labor authorities to effectively enforce labor laws if the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) fails or is unable to do so. This...more
In recent weeks, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched task forces that target potential barriers to competition created by government regulators and private-sector...more
The past year has brought significant changes to employment laws across Canada, with major legislative updates in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, and at the federal level. With more changes set to come into force,...more
EU member states have until 7 June 2026 to implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive (the Directive) into their domestic law. This LawFlash summarises the Directive’s key requirements, considers the current implementation...more
On February 14, 2025, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Acting General Counsel William B. Cowen rescinded a series of memoranda issued by his predecessor, Jennifer Abruzzo, including regarding remedies, rights of college...more
Public Safety Canada (“PSC”) recently published updated guidance on the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”), which clarifies the interpretation and implementation of the Act (the...more
We’ve written before about the “tennis match” that describes how, with changes in presidential parties, the Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed different tests to determine whether workers are “employees” covered by the...more
The right to a minimum wage sufficient to meet the basic needs of workers is enshrined in the Mexican Constitution. Minimum wages in the country are set on a daily basis, ensuring workers receive a set amount for each day...more
In a case of first impression, the Washington Supreme Court interpreted Washington law regarding noncompete agreements to broadly protect employees who earn less than twice the state minimum wage from unreasonable...more
Decisions and policies under the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB" or "Board") have become increasingly politicized the last few decades resulting in significant swings between pro-employer and pro-union/employee...more
Ontario’s Bill 79, Working for Workers Act, 2023 (“Bill 79”), amended several statutes, including the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). One of the amendments Bill 79 made to the ESA authorized the government to make...more
On 19 November 2024, a new EU regulation prohibiting products made with forced labour from being sold on the Union market (the "Forced Labour Regulation") was formally adopted by the Council of the European Union. This was...more
The New York State Clean Slate Act (the "Act") went into effect Saturday, November 16, 2024, bringing with it new obligations for New York employers who rely on criminal background checks. Under the Act, certain criminal...more
With the 2024 California legislative year closed, it is once again time to summarize the new legislation that will affect businesses operating within California and highlight relevant action items related to this legislation....more
A number of employment law reforms and requirements are hitting Australian operations over the next several months. Laws governing wage theft, the right to disconnect, shut-down notices, privacy, sexual harassment, and...more
Mexico's Home Office Standard is reshaping the future of remote work. This essential regulation sets clear guidelines for employers and employees, ensuring a safe, equitable, and productive work environment. Learn how it...more
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued another union-friendly final rule. The Fair Choice-Employee Voice Final Rule (Final Rule), scheduled to become effective September 30, 2024, resurrects three procedural...more
In Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) final noncompete rule was held to be “unlawful and set aside” by Judge Ada Brown of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas....more
Voters will be deciding more than just who will capture the White House and Congress this Election Day – they’ll also be voting on a slew of state ballot measures that could change your workplace. How can you prepare? Read...more
Washington state law just changed in a way that might have made your company’s non-solicitation agreements unenforceable and illegal. Recent amendments to the state non-compete statute took effect on June 6 and significantly...more
In Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, the case’s second appearance before the California Supreme Court in two years, the Supreme Court confirmed that an employer does not incur civil penalties for failing to report unpaid...more
In a February 2, 2024 keynote speech to antitrust enforcers and practitioners, Commissioner Alvaro M. Bedoya argued that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") should challenge worker misclassification as a violation of...more