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Biden Administration Sets 2028 as the Date to Unplug Sale of Most CFLs Under Energy Efficiency Standards

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/24

The sale of most compact florescent light bulbs (CFLs) is set to be phased out in 2028 under recent energy efficiency regulations finalized by the US Department of Energy (DOE).

Key Insights for School District Leaders

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/24

It’s not getting any easier.

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Long Anticipated Final Rule Published by the EEOC

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/24

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its final rule and interpretive guidance implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which became law on June 27, 2023.

Judges of Compensation Claims Have the Authority to Take a Flexible and Holistic Approach to Permanent Total Disability Claims as the Triers of Fact. The Blake Methods Are Guidelines, Not Requirements.

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/24

Gulf Management, Inc. and Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. v. Talmadge Wall, DCA#: 20-2037; JCC: Massey; Decision date: Nov. 29, 2023 - The employer/carrier in this matter appealed the judge of compensation claims’ award of permanent total disability (PTD) benefits.

EEOC Issues Final Regulations Implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/24

As we have previously covered in EmployNews, on June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) took effect, which requires most employers with 15 or more employees to offer reasonable workplace accommodations to workers who are pregnant, or have a condition related to pregnancy or childb

EEOC Issues Final Rule Implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/24

On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued a preview notice of the final rule implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”).

Federal Trade Commission to Vote on Proposed Noncompete Ban on April 23

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/24

On April 16, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it will hold a special Open Commission Meeting on Tuesday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m. ET, for purposes of voting on its proposed final rule banning noncompete agreements.

Department of Homeland Security Proposes Rule for Reporting of Cyber Incidents

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/24

On April 4, 2024, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (“CISA”) published for public comment a long-awaited proposed rule to implement the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (“CIRCIA”).1 CIRCIA was signed into law on March 15, 2022 and requires covere

The Continuing Saga of NIL in the NCAA

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/24

The NCAA landscape has become the “wild west” concerning NIL (name, image and likeness) litigation where seemingly a new issue develops every month. There were two noteworthy matters this past week.

CFPB Imposes Ban from Consumer Lending Activities and $164,000 Penalty on For-Profit Vocational School and Its Founder for Hiding Loan Costs from Students

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/24

The CFPB entered into a consent order with a for-profit vocational school that offered coding programs using income-share agreements ("ISAs") as tuition financing options.

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