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A federal judge in Texas, Ada Brown, ruled against a U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that would have banned noncompete agreements, which prevent workers from joining competitors or starting rival businesses. The judge argued that the FTC lacks the authority to impose such a broad ban and criticized the agency for not providing sufficient

In a decision with far-reaching implications for labor rights, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Starbucks, significantly restricting the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) ability to intervene in cases where companies are accused of suppressing labor organizing. The ruling, handed down on Thursday, makes it more challenging for the NLRB to secure

In a ruling that could have far-reaching consequences beyond the tech giant Meta, a U.S. judge has determined that the separation agreements the company offered to employees during its 2022 mass layoffs were illegal. This decision has sparked discussions about the future of severance agreements across industries. Meta’s Confidentiality Clauses The case centers around the

In a significant legal development, a U.S. judge has halted the implementation of a new Department of Labor (DOL) rule that aimed to redefine who qualifies as a fiduciary in the retirement planning industry. An overview of the “Retirement Security Rule” Unveiled in April, the DOL’s “Retirement Security Rule” sought to broaden the definition of

In a significant update for municipalities across New Jersey, the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has announced that the municipal prevailing wage threshold will rise to $19,375 effective July 1, 2024. This increase, up from the current threshold of $16,263, means that any contracts awarded directly by municipal governing bodies must meet or

New Jersey’s labor market showed stability in June, with non-farm employment seeing a modest increase of 600 jobs, reaching a total of 4,338,300 jobs, all of which were in the private sector. The state’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 3.7 percent. Despite this, NJ’s overall labor market continued to grow steadily, with the labor

A Sports bar and grill called Wheezy’s, owned and operated by three sisters, are facing federal investigation due to their pay practices. The investigation has found that they have been purposely denying overtime wages to their employees. Instead of paying them the required time and a half for hours worked beyond 40 a week, they

The DOL is attempting to take steps to guarantee worker safety in extreme heat from their workplaces. They have attempted to issue heat hazard alerts through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This reminds employers that they have to ensure protection for their workers to avoid heat-related illnesses and injuries. OSHA also attempts to increase

On August 8th, the DOL finalized regulations under the Davis-Bacon Act, the common wage law for federal projects. ARTBA and other industry groups have commented on the DOL’s rules. These rule modifications include Expanding the DBA coverage sites; this rule allows a more narrow scope of coverage to locations where a significant portion of work

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Glacier Northwest Inc, allowing the company to bring a lawsuit against the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. In the 8-1 decision written by Amy Coney Barrett, the court states that the company can pursue its claims against the union in state court. Barrett says that the National Labor