Michigan Labor & Employment Law Blog

Preparing Employers: New Regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

On April 15, 2024 the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published final regulations on the new federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).[1] The new regulations, which will take effect June 18, 2024, dramatically expand the scope of workplace accommodations that covered employers will be required to provide to pregnant employees (both before and after a pregnancy), and as a result employers should be preparing now for the new requirements.[2]

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Categories: Alerts and Updates, Employee Handbook, Employment, Labor Relations

Posted by: Michael R. Kluck

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FTC Prohibits Most Noncompete Agreements Between Employers and Workers

In a 3-2 vote along party lines on April 23, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved and issued a final rule to take effect in 120 days prohibiting most noncompete agreements between employers and workers. The Commission says the new regulations will ensure that American workers have the freedom to pursue a new job, start a new business or introduce a new product or service to the market.

See the full, original article here: FTC Prohibits Most Noncompete Agreements | U.S. Workers | Legal Challenges Expected: Foster Swift

Categories: Alerts and Updates, Employment, Labor Relations, Lawsuit, News

Posted by: Clifford L. Hammond, Anthony M. Dalimonte, Karl W. Butterer, Michael R. Blum

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What Employers Need to Know About DOL Employee Classification Rules

The much-anticipated independent contractor final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that became effective on March 11, 2024, is the next step in the evolution of employer/employee/independent contractor. Read More ›

Categories: Employment, Labor Relations, Liability

Posted by: Clifford L. Hammond

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