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The Paradox of Unlimited PTO: When Companies Fail to Approve Time Off
Unlimited paid time off (PTO) policies are increasingly popular among progressive companies, and they have been touted as a solution for enhancing work-life balance and attracting top talent. In theory,

FTC Moves to Free Workers from Non-Compete Contracts: What You Need to Know
On May 7, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made a significant move to enhance worker mobility and competition by officially publishing a rule that bans non-compete agreements across all

Pregnancy Protection Pause: Texas Court Blocks PWFA Enforcement
In a significant development, the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), a federal law designed to protect pregnant workers by requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations, has been declared unenforceable in

Do Not Be Tempted….Do Not Rely on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Write Your Employee Handbook
Special Thanks: We would like to give a big thank you to ChatGPT for helping with this newsletter article. In a world where technology plays an increasingly significant role in

California Law Updates
California legislators have certainly been busy recently. If you have employees in California, here are some employment law updates taking effect in 2024: AB 1076 and SB 699 (Non-Compete Agreements)

New Alabama Overtime Tax Exemption Law
Starting January 1, 2024, full-time hourly workers in Alabama will be able to keep more of their earnings. This change is a result of the passage of House Bill 217