President Biden Issues Executive Order Encouraging Federal Rule Makers to Limit or Ban Non-Competes

On July 9, 2021, President Biden signed the sweeping Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, which outlined over 70 wide-ranging initiatives aimed at promoting competition and workers’ interests. One of these initiatives “encouraged” the Federal Trade Commission … Continue reading

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A Planned Executive Order Regarding Competition

Neil Irwin of the New York Times reported on Thursday morning that President Biden is preparing an Executive Order focused on competition policy.  He reports that people familiar with the Order say one section has several provisions aimed at increasing … Continue reading

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Does Your Federal Contractor Paid Sick Leave Policy Comply with Prop. 206?

Companies that entered into qualifying federal contracts since January 1, 2017 are required to have a sick leave policy, or an equivalent paid time off policy, that complies with federal Executive Order 13706. That Executive Order requires, among other things, … Continue reading

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Immigration Update: Executive Order’s Travel Ban Creates Chaos for Foreign Workers and Their Employers

Late on Friday, January 27, 2017, President Trump signed an Executive Order immediately suspending the ability of citizens from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen to enter the United Sates for a period of 90 days. The implementation … Continue reading

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