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In this installment of LaborSpeak, we discuss the details of the recent Texas federal court ruling setting aside the FTC’s nationwide non-compete ban and what may happen next. Subscribe to LaborSpeak to stay informed on the latest labor & employment developments: https://lnkd.in/eEBVzMjQ By: Alex Lau, Lauren Leyden #NonCompetes #EmploymentLaw #FTC

Now that the FTC's non-compete rule has been set aside, what can employers expect to happen next? Watch the below video for more. #EmploymentLaw

What’s next for the FTC’s non-compete rule? Watch our latest LaborSpeak video on the matter. #Labor #EmploymentLaw

On August 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court in Texas vacated the final Rule that the FTC enacted to ban noncompete agreements. Jay Zweig and Nalee Xiong, attorneys in our Labor and Employment Group, discuss the Texas Court’s nationwide blockage of the FTC Rule and implications for employers that use noncompetes and other restrictive covenants. Read the full blog post here: https://bit.ly/3WZrMz4. #BallardLitigation #LaborandEmployment #HR #Noncompetes

Check out this insightful analysis by my Ballard Spahr LLP colleagues of the implications of the recent Texas district court decision blocking the FTC ban on noncompete agreements.

As posted in Shelburne's community business newsletter, too. Town Manager Matt’s 124 words in 2024: April 17 Today begins the Town’s negotiations for renewal of our collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. AFSCME is the nation’s largest public sector union, with 3,400 councils across 46 states. I look forward to working together for a stronger, healthier community.   Nationally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest report counts 14.4 million American workers in unions, exactly 10.0% of the total labor force. This is down from 17.7 million unionized workers in 1983, 20.1% of the total. Today’s union membership is pretty evenly split between public sector (7.0 million) and private sector (7.4 million). Vermont’s unionization rate is 14.3%, above average but lower than New York. The job sectors with the greatest union membership are teaching/library, and police/corrections.

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas last week issued an order and opinion granting a preliminary injunction staying the effective date for enforcement of the Federal Trade Commission’s rule banning most non-competes for workers. In this alert, Leigh Ann Buziak, Anthony Haller, and Kevin Passerini discuss the order and steps employers can take as the litigation over the ban continues to play out. #noncompete #noncompeteban #employmentlaw

🚨 Attention Maine Business Owners! 🚨 Recently, the Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) has gained new enforcement powers with the implementation of the Act to Increase Enforcement and Accountability for Wage Violations. This critical change empowers the MDOL to order employers to pay back wages, liquidated damages, and interest directly to workers who have been underpaid. ⚠️ What This Means for You: The MDOL can now require employers to pay three times the amount a worker was underpaid, plus interest. Previously, wage recovery required a court judgment or a settlement agreement. Now, the MDOL has the authority to enforce these payments directly. 💡 Why It Matters: ✔️Ensuring compliance with wage laws is more crucial than ever. ✔️The law aims to protect low-paid workers, reduce illegal wage theft, and create a level playing field for all businesses. For more details on Maine’s labor laws and how this new law could impact your business, visit Maine Department of Labor website. Stay informed, stay compliant, and ensure your employees receive the wages they’ve earned. #MaineBusiness #LaborLaw #Compliance #SmallBusiness #WageLaw #MaineEconomy

A federal judge in Texas has blocked the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) sweeping ban on non-compete agreements, which would have impacted 30 million American workers across various industries. The ruling halts the FTC's attempt to protect workers' job mobility and wage potential, citing that the agency overstepped its authority. The FTC is considering an appeal, continuing the fight to end non-competes that limit economic freedom and growth. The decision is seen as a win for businesses, but the debate over non-competes and their impact on workers is far from over. Read more about this decision: https://bit.ly/3yBtnmQ Learn more about the FTC’s ban on non-competes: https://bit.ly/3Whf405 #FTC #Employment #NonCompete #Federal #Law #RLEmployment

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