Arbitrary workplace rules are a frequent source of exasperation, particularly if they are irrelevant to an employee’s capacity to do their job to a satisfactory standard. This is a prime subject of ...

A federal judge in Texas on Tuesday barred a Federal Trade Commission rule from taking effect that would ban agreements commonly signed by workers not to join their employers’ rivals or launch ...

Three groups that represent businesses in the technology and entertainment industries are suing the Federal Trade Commission to block the Biden administration’s new “Click to Cancel” rule, which ...

[Update as of July 9, 2025] A federal appellate court has struck down the FTC’s Click-to-Cancel rule, which was intended to make it easier for customers to cancel subscriptions. The rule was adopted ...

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A recent study published in the journal Nature Human Behavior examined why people follow rules. Rules are fundamental in maintaining a stable social order and fostering cooperation. Rules shape daily ...