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Florida’s CHOICE Act Expected to Expand Employer-Friendly Non-Compete Laws on ‎July 1‎

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Pending expected approval from Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida’s Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act is expected to go into effect on July 1, 2025. Once in place, the...more

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DOJ Retracts Biden-Era Independent Contractor Classification Rule

On May 1, 2025, the United States Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) Wage and Hour Division announced it would not enforce or apply the Biden-era 2024 Final Rule regarding independent contractor classification (“2024 Rule”)....more

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DOL Alters Enforcement Position on Independent Contractors: What Does It Mean For Manufacturers and Franchisors?

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On May 1, 2025, the Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) of the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a Field Assistance Bulletin stepping back from a restrictive independent contractor rule issued under the Biden...more

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DOL Alters Enforcement Position on Independent Contractors

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On May 1, 2025, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Field Assistance Bulletin stepping back from a restrictive independent contractor rule issued under the Biden administration — a...more

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Employment Law Update: May Day! The Department of Labor Pauses Enforcement of the Controversial Independent Contractor Rule

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In a significant shift for businesses, nonprofit organizations and gig-economy workers, the Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced on May 1st that it will no longer enforce the 2024 independent...more

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New Year, New Rules: Turning Up the Heat on California’s 2025 Employment Law Changes

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As the new year approaches, several critical legislative changes in employment law will take effect on January 1, 2025, unless specified otherwise. California employers face a dynamic regulatory landscape in 2025, with...more

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