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"Love Is Blind" contestants are considered employees, says labor board
1 week, 5 days ago

"Love Is Blind" contestants are considered employees, says labor board

Salon  

"Love Is Blind" is in hot water with a federal government agency, which could have a major effect for the reality television world. The National Labor Relations Board is putting "Love Is Blind" and its production companies, Kinetic Content and Delirium TV on notice for allegedly engaging in unfair labor practices and violating labor laws, it said in a statement …

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New Trump admin to deliver 'body blow' to unions after courting union workers: report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New Trump admin to deliver 'body blow' to unions after courting union workers: report

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump courted union voters during his successful 2024 presidential bid, and now Bloomberg reports that his incoming administration is poised to deliver a "body blow" to organized labor that has enjoyed a significant renaissance under President Joe Biden's administration. While Biden's administration has helped multiple unions score big new contracts and organizing victories, as well as eliminating noncompete …

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Federal judge throws out U.S. ban on noncompetes
4 months ago

Federal judge throws out U.S. ban on noncompetes

NPR  

Federal judge throws out U.S. ban on noncompetes toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images A federal court in Texas has thrown out the government’s ban on noncompete agreements that was set to take effect September 4. "The role of an administrative agency is to do as told by Congress, not to do what the agency think it should do.” Ryan LLC, …

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Column: A Trump judge blocks another pro-worker Biden initiative, this one involving noncompete clauses
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Column: A Trump judge blocks another pro-worker Biden initiative, this one involving noncompete clauses

LA Times  

FTC Chair Lina Khan is trying to return her agency to its activist roots. For these and other reasons, the Biden administration took aim at noncompete clauses in 2021, instructing the Federal Trade Commission to “curtail” those that “may unfairly limit worker mobility.” After more than a year of study, the FTC followed through with a proposed rule, issued April …

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Most noncompetes could be outlawed by a new Federal Trade Commission ruling. : Planet Money : NPR
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Most noncompetes could be outlawed by a new Federal Trade Commission ruling. : Planet Money : NPR

NPR  

Hire Power Enlarge this image MARINA OLIPHANT/Getty Images MARINA OLIPHANT/Getty Images Millions of American workers in all sorts of industries have signed some form of noncompete agreement. And we update that story with news of a recent ruling from the Federal Trade Commission that could ban most noncompete agreements nationwide. Help support Planet Money and get bonus episodes by subscribing …

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How US changes to ‘noncompete’ agreements and overtime pay could affect workers
7 months, 4 weeks ago

How US changes to ‘noncompete’ agreements and overtime pay could affect workers

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — For millions of American workers, the federal government took two actions this week that could bestow potentially far-reaching benefits. “They thought they had a qualified sales associate hired and ready to get to work, and all of a sudden now they’re back to square one.” WHY BAN NONCOMPETE AGREEMENTS? “A noncompete would unilaterally ban someone from getting …

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FTC chief says tech advancements risk health care price fixing
8 months ago

FTC chief says tech advancements risk health care price fixing

Salon  

New technologies are making it easier for companies to fix prices and discriminate against individual consumers, the Biden administration’s top consumer watchdog said Tuesday. Khan said the commission is also scrutinizing the use of artificial intelligence and algorithms to set prices for individual consumers “based on all of this particular behavioral data about you: the websites you visited, you know, …

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New federal rule would bar ‘noncompete’ agreements for most employees
8 months ago

New federal rule would bar ‘noncompete’ agreements for most employees

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency Tuesday, though the rule is sure to be challenged in court. The Federal Trade Commission voted Tuesday 3-2 to ban measures known as noncompete agreements, which bar workers from jumping to or starting competing companies …

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U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs
8 months ago

U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs

NPR  

U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs toggle caption Pool/Getty Images/Getty Images North America The Federal Trade Commission narrowly voted Tuesday to ban nearly all noncompetes, employment agreements that typically prevent workers from joining competing businesses or launching ones of their own. "One person noted when an employer merged with an organization whose religious principles conflicted with their own, …

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After 26,000 public comments, FTC to vote on rule banning noncompete agreements
8 months ago

After 26,000 public comments, FTC to vote on rule banning noncompete agreements

NPR  

After 26,000 public comments, FTC to vote on rule banning noncompete agreements Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images After receiving more than 26,000 public comments, the five members of the Federal Trade Commission are set to vote Tuesday on whether to issue a final rule banning noncompetes, declaring them …

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UTA battle: Lawsuits, $950,000 expense account fuel fight between Hollywood agency and ex-partner
9 months, 1 week ago

UTA battle: Lawsuits, $950,000 expense account fuel fight between Hollywood agency and ex-partner

LA Times  

A blistering battle between Beverly Hills-based United Talent Agency and ex-partner Michael Kassan centers on alleged over-the-top spending and a $950,000-per-year expense account, a perk that Kassan said he received as part of the company’s 2021 takeover of his firm. Kassan’s 27-page personal services contract, included as part of the legal claim filed by Kassan, said that UTA would reimburse …

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New York governor vetoes bill that would ban noncompete agreements
1 year ago

New York governor vetoes bill that would ban noncompete agreements

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s governor vetoed a bill days before Christmas that would have banned noncompete agreements, which restrict workers’ ability to leave their job for a role with a rival business. While the agreements are often associated with top executives, about 1 in 5 American workers — nearly 30 million people — are now bound by noncompete agreements, …

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Business lobby attacks as New York nears a noncompete ban, rare in the US
1 year, 1 month ago

Business lobby attacks as New York nears a noncompete ban, rare in the US

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Horror stories about companies using noncompete agreements to …

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Biden Urged To Ban Noncompete Agreements Everywhere He Can
1 year, 6 months ago

Biden Urged To Ban Noncompete Agreements Everywhere He Can

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a historic ban on noncompete agreements, which would outlaw companies from preventing their workers from taking jobs at competing firms. “Employees of financial institutions, airlines, utilities, internet service providers, oil and gas pipelines, railroads, meatpackers, and nonprofit healthcare systems should all have the same protections from these coercive employment …

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Tucker Carlson says he's relaunching his Fox show on Twitter, the one place that will never fire you for being a jerk.
1 year, 7 months ago

Tucker Carlson says he's relaunching his Fox show on Twitter, the one place that will never fire you for being a jerk.

Slate  

There is something sort of sad about the news, as announced Tuesday, that former Fox News host Tucker Carlson will relaunch his show on Twitter. “Starting soon, we’ll be bringing a new version of the show we’ve been doing for the last six and a half years to Twitter,” Carlson said on Tuesday in a video posted to the site. …

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Column: The FTC is pushing new rights for workers. Big business is pitching a fit, of course
1 year, 10 months ago

Column: The FTC is pushing new rights for workers. Big business is pitching a fit, of course

LA Times  

Whenever a government agency proposes a regulation that might help workers by reining in an employer abuse, you can count on some heavy breathing from the big business lobby. By preventing workers across the labor force from pursuing better opportunities that offer higher pay or better working conditions.noncompetes hurt workers and harm competition — Federal Trade Commission For Clark, the …

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FTC proposes rule that would ban employee noncompete clauses
1 year, 11 months ago

FTC proposes rule that would ban employee noncompete clauses

Associated Press  

The Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule Thursday that would ban U.S. employers from imposing noncompete clauses on workers, a sweeping measure that could make it easier for people to switch jobs and deepen competition for labor across a wide range of industries. During a Cabinet meeting, President Joe Biden called the FTC action “a huge step forward in banning …

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Millions of workers are subject to noncompete agreements. They could soon be banned
1 year, 11 months ago

Millions of workers are subject to noncompete agreements. They could soon be banned

NPR  

Millions of workers are subject to noncompete agreements. They could soon be banned Enlarge this image toggle caption Graeme Jennings/Getty Images Graeme Jennings/Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission took an a bold move on Thursday aimed at shifting the balance of power from companies to workers. The agency proposed a new rule that would prohibit employers from imposing noncompete agreements …

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Noncompete Agreements Are Everywhere, Even Neighborhood Yoga Studios
3 years, 4 months ago

Noncompete Agreements Are Everywhere, Even Neighborhood Yoga Studios

NPR  

Noncompete Agreements Are Everywhere, Even Neighborhood Yoga Studios Enlarge this image toggle caption Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images For many, yoga is a source of calm and healing. "This has caused significant pain and heartache for dozens of former Down Under yoga teachers, many who were forced to stop teaching yoga altogether after leaving Down …

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Joe Biden Wants To Crack Down On Noncompete Clauses
3 years, 5 months ago

Joe Biden Wants To Crack Down On Noncompete Clauses

Huff Post  

President Joe Biden is taking his first big swing against noncompete agreements, which experts say depress wages and limit mobility in the workforce. SAUL LOEB via Getty Images President Joe Biden has railed for years against the proliferation of noncompete clauses in employment, which can lock workers into their jobs and depress wages. The broader order takes aim at corporate …

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Biden seeks to strengthen options for workers with new order
3 years, 5 months ago

Biden seeks to strengthen options for workers with new order

Associated Press  

President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order that will reduce the ability of employers to prevent workers from going to rival firms and remove some of the state occupational licensing requirements that make it harder to land a job. The order is designed to improve workers’ opportunities in the economy, increase their chances of employment and generate more …

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WH aims to help consumers with order on big business regs
3 years, 5 months ago

WH aims to help consumers with order on big business regs

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is preparing an executive order to improve opportunities for consumers and small businesses by stepping up oversight of areas of the economy that are dominated by a select few companies, such as meatpacking and internet service providers. Two clear targets would be ending noncompete agreements that limit how much money a worker can earn by …

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