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Democrats introduce bill to codify ‘Chevron’ doctrine

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In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s June decision overturning the Chevron deference doctrine, senators have introduced a bill that would codify the doctrine, which required federal courts to give deference to agencies’ reasonable interpretation of unclear statutes. The measure, ...

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DOL claims restaurants used workers’ tips to pay expenses

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The Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit alleging that Texas-based restaurants used a portion of employees’ tips to pay for business expenses, including condiments and takeout packaging. The suit asks the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas ...

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State reaches historic settlement with Uber and Lyft

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Massachusetts has reached a groundbreaking settlement with ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft. The agreement resolves years of litigation and will provide drivers with a minimum base pay of $32.50 per hour, along with unprecedented benefits and protections, while allowing them ...

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High Court overturns ‘Chevron’ deference: Implications for the workplace

U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo overturned the longstanding Chevron doctrine, which has been a cornerstone of administrative law for nearly 40 years. The decision has far-reaching consequences for federal agencies and the regulated community, ...

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U.S. Supreme Court to review test for FLSA exemptions

U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could significantly impact how employers prove exemptions from overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, the Court will decide whether employers ...

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NLRB files complaint against Amazon over employee walkout

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a complaint against Amazon.com Services, LLC, alleging the company violated labor laws in response to an employee-led walkout. In February 2023, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced that corporate employees would be required ...

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Supreme Court decisions remake administrative state

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The U.S. Supreme Court handed down three decisions at the end of the term that remakes the landscape for judicial review of actions taken by federal regulators. On June 27, the court in Securities & Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy brought ...

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NLRB issues bargaining order against casino

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The National Labor Relations Board has ordered a Las Vegas casino to bargain with the Culinary and Bartenders Unions, marking the first application of the Board’s new Cemex standard for bargaining orders. A three-member NLRB panel found that Red Rock ...

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EEOC issues recommendations to fight harassment in construction industry

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The EEOC has released a document that highlights recommendations industry leaders can take to combat harassment in the construction industry. The document is entitled Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry. EEOC Vice Chair Jocelyn Samuels discussed the ...

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NLRB judge finds noncompete and nonsolicitation provisions unlawful

Noncompete agreement

An administrative law judge for the National Labor Relations Board has ruled that an Indiana HVAC company violated the National Labor Relations Act by maintaining unlawful noncompete and nonsolicitation policies in its employment agreements. The decision in J.O. Mory, Inc. ...

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