This week, we examine a recent pivotal ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals that could significantly influence how employers handle Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) collective actions.
Nationwide FLSA Lawsuits Just Got...more
This week, we look at the potential restoration of a quorum at the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”), the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) deregulatory initiatives, and lessons from a high-profile workplace...more
Meet Haley Morrison, a Portland-based litigator at Epstein Becker Green with a thriving California practice.
In this one-on-one interview, Haley sits down with fellow Epstein Becker Green attorney George Whipple and shares...more
This week, we’re examining the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) stance on a federal non-compete ban, the expansive changes introduced by Florida’s Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic...more
This week, we examine some of the key labor and employment implications of the recently signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
What the OBBBA Means for Employers
The OBBBA introduces major shifts for employers,...more
This week, we examine the current administration’s intensified workplace immigration enforcement and how employers can prepare:
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is ramping up worksite inspections and I-9...more
This week, we cover the striking down of abortion protections for workers and LGBTQ harassment guidance, as well as the beginning of a brief EEO-1 reporting season (concluding on June 24).
Abortion Protections for Workers...more
Generational shifts in the workplace bring unique challenges and opportunities for employers striving to build productive and engaged teams.
In this one-on-one conversation, Epstein Becker Green attorney Jeff Landes joins...more
This week, we’re bringing you a special episode on the first 100 days of the Trump administration, in which we highlight sweeping policy shifts, battles at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB); revisions to diversity,...more
This week, we’re covering the relaxation of state-level non-compete rules, the recent block of Executive Order 14173’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-related certification requirement, and a federal appeals court’s...more
Wage and hour compliance often presents complex challenges for employers, with unclear regulations and changing enforcement priorities. Addressing these issues proactively and resolving potential disputes are vital for...more
This week, we’re examining the potential shake-up in presidential power over independent federal agencies and what a review of a 90-year-old precedent by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) could mean for...more
This week, we’re discussing the state-level, employment-related artificial intelligence (AI) laws and regulations sweeping the nation.
AI Regulations for Employers
State laws are rapidly stepping in to regulate AI in the...more
This week, we highlight new guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-related discrimination.
We also examine the Acting EEOC...more
This week, we’re focused on federal contractors and the effects that the reinstatement of Executive Orders 14151 and 14173 will have on employers:
President Trump’s executive orders against diversity, equity, and inclusion...more
Addressing whistleblower claims is one of the most sensitive and complex issues employers face. It becomes especially challenging when the claims involve compliance officers, risk officers, or even lawyers tasked with...more
This week, we’re covering a change in leadership at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the reinstatement of National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) member Gwynne Wilcox (restoring a crucial quorum), and the Equal...more
This week, we examine the risks tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives that employers face due to the Trump administration’s executive orders and the ensuing scrutiny from federal agencies, including the...more
This week, we’re covering significant updates shaping workplace policies, including shifts in regulations and enforcement related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); evolving approaches to Equal Employment Opportunity...more
This week, on our Spilling Secrets podcast series, our panelists dig into trade secrets lessons employers can learn from hit movies:
In this episode, Epstein Becker Green attorneys Daniel R. Levy, Aime Dempsey, and George...more
A reduction in force (RIF) is a complex process that demands more than just operational adjustments. It requires meticulous planning to align business objectives with legal compliance, sound decision-making, and thorough risk...more
This week, we’re highlighting notable employment law updates from federal agencies and the courts, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the U.S. Court of Appeals for...more
This week, we examine how the loss of a quorum at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), along with the rollback of affirmative action requirements for federal...more
Strategic ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) plan design and administration require more than just technical compliance—they call for foresight into how plans will hold up under legal scrutiny.
In this...more
This week, we are focused on the immediate impact employers face from the rush of Trump administration executive orders, memos, and proclamations.
On January 20, 2025, President Trump began his second term. On his first day...more