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Proposed pay equity and transparency rule stands to significantly impact contractor employment practices

On January 30, 2024, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (“FAR Council”) proposed a new “pay transparency” rule. This rule, if it takes effect, would amend...

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U.S. Department of Labor announces final rule on independent contractor classification

On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule that revises the standard for determining whether a worker is properly classified as an employee or an...

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Attention D.C. employers: New pay transparency obligations on the horizon

The District of Columbia is set to join the growing list of jurisdictions across the United States. that require employers to disclose pay information in job listings. The D.C. Council...

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2023 Doing Business in the United States

The U.S. is one of the easiest jurisdictions in the world in which to do business. Regulatory barriers are generally low, establishing a branch or business entity is quick and easy, labor...

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Department of Labor’s proposed overtime expansion has major implications for higher education

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed to substantially raise the pay thresholds that must be met for employees to be classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor...

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Department of Labor proposes exempt-status overhaul

On August 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed significant increases in the compensation thresholds that must be met for employees to be classified as exempt from overtime...

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Virginia employers take note: New 2023 employment laws are now in effect

Virginia employers should be aware of several new employment laws that took effect July 1, 2023. Among other changes, these laws prohibit the enforcement of certain confidentiality and...

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NLRB GC clarifies legality of non-disparagement and confidentiality clauses in severance agreements

Following the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB or Board) recent decision in McLaren Macomb, 372 NLRB No. 58 (Feb. 21, 2023) (Decision), on March 22, 2023, NLRB General Counsel...

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NLRB purports to limit severance agreements: What this means for employers

On February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (Board) issued a decision in McLaren Macomb, 372 NLRB No. 58 (Feb. 21, 2023) (Decision), holding that non-disparagement and...

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