FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes
Today, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide. Under the FTC’s new rule, existing noncompetes for a vast majority of workers will no longer be enforceable after the rule’s effective date. Read the entire release here. BR1 is here to help business leaders navigate recruiting and retention […]
DOL Changes Independent Contractor Standards
On January 9th, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced it has rescinded the 2021 independent contractor rule and replaced it with analysis they believe is consistent with caselaw. According to the DOL, “The new independent contractor rule restores restores the multi-factor analysis used by courts for decades, ensuring that all relevant facts are analyzed […]
Workplace Injuries Up 7.5%
Private industry employers reported 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022, up 7.5% from 2021 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). The increase comes from a rise in both injuries up 4.5% and illnesses up 26.1%. The jump in illnesses can be credited to the rise in respiratory illness cases, up 35.4%, following a […]
July 2023 Labor Market Statistics
July 2023 showed little change in trends from the previous month. It is our mission at BR1 to provide solutions that give business leaders an unfair competitive advantage. Visit our website to learn more.
USCIS Publishes New I-9 Form & Authorizes Employers to Conduct Remote Document Examination
On August 1st, 2023 the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service will publish a revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Employers are permitted to use the current form (edition 10/21/2019) through October 31st, 2023. Starting November 1st, employers must use the new form (edition 8/1/2023). Read more. A new alternative procedure for employers to examine new […]
Labor Market Statistics | July 7th, 2023
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released their May 2023 figures. The highlights: What we know about June 2023: With only 0.6 unemployed people per job opening, recruiting and retaining enough of the right people remains a tremendous challenge for business leaders. It’s our mission to provide solutions that give business leaders an unfair […]
