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Workforce readiness takes center stage during Chamber conversation
More than 75 business leaders from throughout Philadelphia gathered at Temple University on Thursday, June 13, as The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia hosted a special panel discussion designed to spur conversation around how the region’s leaders and employers can ensure that the next generation of workers has the needed skills to succeed in today’s labor market.
Legal Alert: Understanding the FTC’s New Rule on Non-Compete Agreements
In a landmark decision, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted (3-2) to adopt a Final Rule that significantly alters the landscape of non-compete clauses in employment contracts across the United States. This ruling represents a pivotal change in federal employment law, aimed at enhancing labor mobility and curbing practices that are seen as limiting competition and innovation within the workforce.
Legal Update: New DOL Overtime Rule to Expand Eligibility Starting July 2024
More Employees May Soon Be Overtime Eligible It was a busy day in Washington, D.C. Hours before the FTC voted to ban non-compete agreements, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Final Rule marking a significant update to the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This update, effective July 1, 2024, modifies the earnings thresholds for exempt employees, thus expanding overtime eligibility to more workers.
Navigating the New Independent Contractor Rule: Legal Implications and Business Strategies
2024 decided to keep up with 2023’s trend of changing employment laws faster than a chameleon on a disco floor. Just when you thought you had all the colors figured out, the beat changes. The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) recent final rule on the classification of independent contractors marks a significant shift. It presents both challenges and opportunities.
What's the Worst that can Happen? Arrest!
"What's the worst that can happen?" is a question employers often ask, and for good reason. You need to fully understand and appreciate the range of possible outcomes when making decisions in order to make the best choice for your company.
Take Action By August 15 For Wisconsin Employer's UI Account Relief | JD Supra
Wisconsin employers seeking to avoid Unemployment Insurance (“UI”) benefit charges to their employer account for COVID-19-related initial claims filed between May 16 and June 30, 2020, MUST complete and file form UCB-18823-E no later than August 15, 2020. This is the result of a recent interpretation of Act 185 by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD).
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