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What are some hidden effects of COVID-19 on state and local taxes?
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August 15, 2021
Unlike the federal government, state and local governments generally must balance their operating budgets each year. COVID-19 continues to strain subnational revenue, and businesses are experiencing financial and compliance changes. Here are a few le...
Biden’s executive order on non-compete clauses: What you need to know
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August 15, 2021
President Biden recently released an executive order directing the Federal TradeCommission (the “FTC”) to “curtail the unfair use of non-compete clauses and otherclauses or agreements that may unfairly limit worker mobility.” What does the ex...
Companies Settle with EEOC in Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
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June 5, 2021
The EEOC recently announced that a trucking business and its staffing agency willcollectively pay $2 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the Equal Employment OpportunityCommission (EEOC). The EEOC alleged that the companies violated federal law by...
EEOC Provides Guidance to Employers on COVID Vaccine
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June 5, 2021
The EEOC recently provided guidance to employers, clearing up a few key questionsregarding vaccinations in the workplace. Can an employer require its employees to be vaccinated forCOVID-19? The federal equal employment opportunity laws do not prevent...