Tag: flurry

A flurry of new rules from the Biden administration attempt to ban noncompetes, boost overtime pay, and increase refunds for delayed flights

The Biden administration issued new rules designed to boost workers’ wages and business competition. They aim to raise an overtime threshold, ban noncompetes, and offer refunds for flight delays. The rules, already facing legal challenges, could reshape labor-market dynamics and consumer rights. The Biden administration this week pushed out a slate of rules it says […]

Friday’s snowfall leads to flurry of traffic accidents

Feb. 16—Snow blanketed Effingham County Friday, leading to poor conditions on local roadways and several traffic accidents, some resulting in minor injuries. Snow began falling in the area around 10 a.m. Friday, and as of approximately 3 p.m., Effingham County Sheriff Paul Kuhns said at least five traffic accidents had occurred over the course of […]