Cleveland, Ohio is the latest jurisdiction to pass a salary history and pay transparency law.
Cleveland Enacts Salary History and Pay Transparency Law
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New Texas Law Limits Health Care Provider Noncompetes
In the biennial session that ended on June 2, the Texas Legislature passed a bill (SB 1318) limiting the terms of noncompete agreements applicable to health care professionals such as physicians, dentists, and mid-level practitioners. Gov. Greg Abbott
Florida CHOICE Act Takes Effect: Protections for Noncompete and Garden Leave Agreements
On July 3, 2025, the CHOICE Act became law without Gov. DeSantis’ signature.
Supreme Court Eliminates Heightened Discrimination Standard Under Title VII
On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, rejecting a heightened evidentiary burden for a plaintiff who is a member of a “majority group” under Title VII of
Department of Labor’s New Guidance on Enforcing Biden Administration’s Independent Contractor Rule
On May 1, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a field assistance bulletin providing guidance to the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division staff about the “analysis to apply when determining employee or independent contractor status for purposes of enforcing
California Court Turns Up the Heat: PG&E Case Requires Employees Claiming Defamation to Prove Damages Beyond Their Termination
Employees may believe they can premise a defamation case on their employment termination. However, Hearn v. Pac. Gas & Elec. Co., 108 Cal. App. 5th 301 (2025), holds otherwise.
Use of AI in Recruitment and Hiring – Considerations for EU and US Companies
AI is transforming the recruitment landscape across the globe, making processes such as resume screening and candidate engagement more efficient.
Florida CHOICE Act: New Protections for Noncompete and Garden Leave Agreements
On April 24, 2025, the Florida House and Senate passed the Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act, designed to foster economic growth, protect business interests, and enhance the state’s investment climate by strengthening protections for
President Trump Signs Executive Order Regarding Disparate-Impact Liability
On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order entitled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy.” The order aims to “eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability in all contexts to the maximum degree possible.”
Colorado Passes Bill Banning Most Physician Non-Compete Agreements
If the governor signs it into law, SB 25-083 would broadly impact the use of most restrictive covenants in agreements with physicians, physician assistants, dentists, and advanced practice registered nurses entered or renewed after SB 25-083’s expected effective date of