Joseph C. O'Keefe, Author at Laborsphere

Executive Order Outlines a Future Federal AI Policy That May Preempt State Laws

At a Glance

The executive order outlines a future federal AI policy that may preempt state laws, but no timeline has been set.

Existing state AI regulations remain in effect, so employers using AI for employment-related decisions should stay compliant with current state laws until further notice. Employers using AI for employment-related decisions should carefully monitor for potentially biased output generated by AI solutions.

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The FTC’s Noncompete Ban: An Update on Legal Challenges and What Comes Next

While the FTC’s noncompete ban is still scheduled to go into effect on September 4, 2024, there are three ongoing legal challenges to it; and there are pending motions in all three cases that could enjoin it either nationwide or on some limited basis before then. In the meantime, employers may wonder what to do. We outline several options.

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Court Blocks FTC Rule Banning Employment Noncompete Agreements on a Limited Basis

The FTC’s Rule banning noncompete agreements against the plaintiffs in Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission has been enjoined. The court’s order signals a tough road ahead for the FTC’s Rule on a nationwide scale, although a second order is due by the end of July in a separate case. Nevertheless, employers should be aware of increasing judicial scrutiny and legislative limitations of restrictive covenants.

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