New federal rule bars transgender school bathroom bans, but it likely isn't the final word


by The Independent

The Independent— A new federal rule seeks to clarify that a law against sex discrimination at schools includes gender identity, too

Honolulu Star-Advertiser—New federal rule would bar ‘noncompete’ rules for most employees. WASHINGTON >> U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency Tuesday, though the rule is sure to be challenged in court.

WCCB Charlotte—New Federal Rule Would Bar 'Noncompete' Agreements For Most Employees. U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency Tuesday, though the rule is sure to be challenged in court.

SiliconBeat—New federal rule bans ‘noncompete’ agreements for most workers. Noncompete agreements are banned in three states, including California, and some opponents of noncompetes argue that California's ban has been a key contributor to that state's innovative tech economy.