The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially abandoned its attempt to impose a nationwide ban on most noncompete agreements. On September 5, 2025, the FTC withdrew an appeal of a court ruling that struck down the agency’s 2024 rule that would have...
On September 30, 2025, Ohio’s House Bill 96 (HB 96) took effect and creates big changes for some employers. The law repeals many of Ohio’s long-standing Affirmative Action Program (AAP) requirements for government contractors and creates a new, “mini-WARN” Act...
