Labor and Employment

Policy and Legal

Manufacturers: Noncompete Decision Threatens Manufacturers’ Ability to Protect IP

Washington, D.C. – Following the Federal Trade Commission’s vote in favor of a rule that would prohibit employers and their employees from entering noncompete agreements, National Association of Manufacturers Managing Vice President of Policy Chris Netram released the following statement: “The FTC’s rule banning noncompete agreements is unprecedented and threatens manufacturers’ ability to attract and…

Read more
Policy and Legal

Manufacturers: DOL Overtime Rule Will Exacerbate Workforce Crisis

Washington, D.C. – Following the release of the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division rule concerning updates to the overtime regulations, National Association of Manufacturers Managing Vice President of Policy Chris Netram released the following statement

Read more
Policy and Legal

Manufacturers: Unprecedented Use of CERCLA Authority Will Hamper President’s Manufacturing Vision

Washington, D.C. – Following the release of the Environmental Protection Agency’s rule designating perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, also known as PFOS, and perfluorooctanoic acid, also known as PFOA, as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, National Association of Manufacturers Managing Vice President of Policy Chris Netram released the following statement: “Manufacturers…

Read more