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U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Chevron – What the Decision Means for Employers
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a 40-year-old ruling known as the “Chevron Deference,” which required courts to defer to federal agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous statutes that they administer even if the courts disagreed with the agencies.
New FTC Rule Bans Noncompetition Covenants for Almost All Workers
On April 24, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted to finalize a rule that would ban most noncompetition (or “noncompete”) covenants.
New DOL Rule Has Major Implications for Federal Contractors
Over the last year, the federal government has increased its oversight of federal contractors’ employment practices.
The New Year has brought with it several changes to the landscape of Washington’s labor and employment laws.
NLRB Issues New Rule on Determining Joint-Employer Status
The National Labor Relations Board has again issued a new ruling for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act.
Washington Supreme Court Rejects the Apex Doctrine
In its September 14, 2023, unanimous decision in Stratford v. Umpqua Bank, the Washington Supreme Court rejected the application of the “apex doctrine” in Washington.
NLRB Ruling Facilitates Union Recognition
On August 25, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) issued a landmark ruling, Cemex Construction Materials Pacific (“Cemex”), overruling 50 years of precedent regarding union recognition, elections, and bargaining orders.
EEOC’s Updated Guidance on Disabilities Provides New Information and Reminders for Employers
On July 26, 2023, the EEOC issued updated guidance about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and employees and applicants with visual disabilities.
U.S. Supreme Court Makes It Easier for Employees to Seek Religious Accommodations
In its June 29, 2023, unanimous decision in Groff v. DeJoy, the United States Supreme Court made it easier for employees to seek religious accommodations from their employers.
Washington Restricts Pre-Employment Cannabis Testing
As of January 1, 2024, employers in Washington State cannot refuse to hire an applicant based on his or her past use of cannabis. The new law, however, does not impact an employer’s ability to drug test applicants for controlled substances.
U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Chevron – What the Decision Means for Employers
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a 40-year-old ruling known as the “Chevron Deference,” which required courts to defer to federal agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous statutes that they administer even if the courts disagreed with the agencies.
New FTC Rule Bans Noncompetition Covenants for Almost All Workers
On April 24, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted to finalize a rule that would ban most noncompetition (or “noncompete”) covenants.
New DOL Rule Has Major Implications for Federal Contractors
Over the last year, the federal government has increased its oversight of federal contractors’ employment practices.
The New Year has brought with it several changes to the landscape of Washington’s labor and employment laws.
NLRB Issues New Rule on Determining Joint-Employer Status
The National Labor Relations Board has again issued a new ruling for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act.
Washington Supreme Court Rejects the Apex Doctrine
In its September 14, 2023, unanimous decision in Stratford v. Umpqua Bank, the Washington Supreme Court rejected the application of the “apex doctrine” in Washington.
NLRB Ruling Facilitates Union Recognition
On August 25, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) issued a landmark ruling, Cemex Construction Materials Pacific (“Cemex”), overruling 50 years of precedent regarding union recognition, elections, and bargaining orders.
EEOC’s Updated Guidance on Disabilities Provides New Information and Reminders for Employers
On July 26, 2023, the EEOC issued updated guidance about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and employees and applicants with visual disabilities.
U.S. Supreme Court Makes It Easier for Employees to Seek Religious Accommodations
In its June 29, 2023, unanimous decision in Groff v. DeJoy, the United States Supreme Court made it easier for employees to seek religious accommodations from their employers.
Washington Restricts Pre-Employment Cannabis Testing
As of January 1, 2024, employers in Washington State cannot refuse to hire an applicant based on his or her past use of cannabis. The new law, however, does not impact an employer’s ability to drug test applicants for controlled substances.