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Supreme Court Rules That the FTC Cannot Use Section 13(b) to Secure Monetary Relief

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

Since the 1970s, the Federal Trade Commission has used its authority under Section 13(b) of the FTC Act to secure consumer redress for frauds and scams perpetrated on consumers. On April 22, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court, in AMG Capital Management, LLC v.

President Biden To Issue Executive Order Today Directing $15 Minimum Wage For Federal Contractors

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

The White House has released a Fact Sheet detailing an expected Executive Order from President Biden raising the minimum wage for certain federal contractors to $15 an hour by March 2022.

Appeals Court Upholds New York City’s Fair Workweek Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

More bad news for New York City’s fast food employers. The Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, First Department has upheld New York City’s Fair Workweek Law in a decision that rejects a challenge from a coalition of industry groups......

New York State Legislature Aims to Prohibit Use Of No-Poach and No-Rehire Clauses

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

Last week, the New York State Senate advanced two bills seeking to ban both “no-poach” clauses in franchise agreements and “no-rehire” clauses, which are commonly used in settlement agreements....

Pre-Packs: Can You See Us For What We Are Now?

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

Pre-packaged sales are often used as a rapid and discreet method to rescue a company, providing business continuity and preserving value.

DOL Announces “Essential Workers, Essential Protections” Program

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

The United States Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division just launched a new initiative called “Essential Workers, Essential Protections” that provides workers with information about the wage and hour laws that apply to them, including instructions on how to contact the DOL with questio

Key Takeaways from the Climate Leaders Summit

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

Biden Promises to Cut U.S. Emissions in Half from 2005 Levels - The Biden administration kicked off their two-day Climate Leaders’ Summit on Earth Day, April 22, 2021, and concluded the event on April 23, 2021.

New Mental Health And Substance Use Disorder Parity FAQs

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

On April 2, 2021, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and Treasury (collectively the “Departments”) jointly released nine (9) questions and answers (“FAQs Part 45”) related to recent changes made to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (“MHPAEA”) by the Co

Coming Soon: Revisions To Cal OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards Anticipated By June 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

In November 2020, Cal OSHA passed the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS). Currently, the Standards are set to expire on October 2, 2021.

Florida Moves Forward A Revised Consumer Privacy Bill

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

Will Florida be the next state to enact a comprehensive consumer privacy law? It sure is starting to look like a viable possibility.

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