The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 Tuesday to ban noncompete agreements that prevent tens of millions of employees from working for competitors or starting a competing business after they leave a job.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday approved a regulation that would ban noncompete agreements nationwide on the grounds that they unfairly limit workers' mobility and lead to lower pay. The FTC, which currently has a Democratic majority under President Joe Biden, voted 3-2 to approve the final noncompete rule. The agency first proposed the ban on noncompete agreements in January 2023, arguing they unfairly limit competition. Noncompete agreements generally prohibit an employee from...
It's hard to believe that some conservatives are planning to vote for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but here we are.
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa is seeking support for tough measures to tackle gang violence, including plans for armed forces to work alongside police. We hear from Quito on the day of the vote, and ask how one of the safest countries in South America ended up with the region's highest recorded murder rate. Also in the programme: the ultra-orthodox battalion of the Israeli Defence Forces that may face US sanctions; and new plans in France to revitalise the national cuisine.(Photo: People wait...
Georgetown voters will have the final say on several multimillion dollar school bonds this weekend. If passed, they would create several new schools and start major renovation projects.
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.
President Joe Biden would not receive more votes if former President Donald Trump is convicted of a crime, a recent survey by Leger found.
BALTIMORE -- Eligible voters can start casting their ballots for the 2024 Maryland Primary Elections in person starting Thursday. Polling places across the state will be welcoming voters for in-person early voting. Voters will be asked to weigh in on a slew of statewide and local races - including a Senate race with a crowded field of contenders and a few jam-packed House contests.In Baltimore City, the race is on for Mayor and City Council President, as well as councilmember seats. Keep an...
People need to show photo ID at polling stations when voting in the local elections on 2 May.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Tuesday, Scranton City Council voted no to demolishing a historic building in Lackawanna County. The council voted against the demolition of the Carriage House located on Moir Court. The building is owned by the University of Scranton. Board officials say the reason they voted against the demo was because []
Pennsylvania took a step Tuesday toward becoming the latest state to punish someone for using a Bluetooth-connected device to track someone without their permission. The state House of Representatives voted 199-1 to approve legislation that would make using a tracking device to secretly track another person part of Pennsylvania's laws against stalking. The crime would be punishable as a third-degree misdemeanor, or up to 90 days in jail. The bill goes to the Senate, where a separate bill is...
Members of the Mahoning County Bar Association and the Youngstown Rotary Club hosted the annual Law Day Luncheon at Fellows Riverside Gardens.