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Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Mid-Year Labor & Employment Law Update: Key Developments and Compliance Strategies

Recent Supreme Court decisions, bold agency actions, and executive orders from the current administration are creating fresh compliance challenges for employers in 2025. Staying ahead of these changes is critical to...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

What President Trump’s “English-Only” Executive Orders Mean for Employers Nationwide

On March 1, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14224 designating English as the official language of the United States. Framed as a step toward national cohesion, the Order revoked a Clinton-era directive...more

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Employment Law Update: May 15 Disparate Impact Executive Order

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An Executive Order signed on April 23, 2025, promises to significantly limit federal enforcement tools in pursuing systemic discrimination claims. The Executive Order, titled “Restoring Equality in Opportunity and...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Mandating English Proficiency for Truck Drivers: Trump EO Shifts Policy for Transportation Industry

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Although the English proficiency rule (49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2)) is part of the minimum qualifications for drivers of commercial motor vehicles operating in interstate commerce, with certain limited exceptions, it has...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Insider Strategies for Wage and Hour Compliance Success: One-on-One with Paul DeCamp

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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

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

[Webinar] New Federal Priorities at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - April 16th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

The new federal administration has brought about significant changes to the EEOC’s regulatory guidance and enforcement priorities, some of which may conflict with existing state law in California and other jurisdictions. Join...more

FordHarrison

The New Presidential Directive on Gender Identity: The Next Steps for Florida Employers

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On January 20, 2025, President Trump enacted Executive Order (EO) 14168, which is titled “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.” This EO mandates that various...more

Fisher Phillips

Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your April To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially given the rapid pace at which the Trump administration has been moving on initiatives impacting the workplace and beyond. For the latest...more

ArentFox Schiff

Acting NLRB GC William Cowen Rescinds Abruzzo’s Noncompetes and Severance Agreements Memo

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Earlier this month, the Acting General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), William Cowen, rescinded a slew of his predecessor’s policy memoranda. While general counsel (GC) memoranda are not the official...more

Cozen O'Connor

Acting NLRB General Counsel Sets New Direction with Rescission Memorandum

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For the second time in four years, a U.S. president has quickly dismissed the general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and replaced them with a new acting general counsel, who then immediately issued a...more

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The Littler® Annual Employer Survey Report - May 2024

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Executive Summary - 2024 promises to be a consequential year for employers. The U.S. is preparing for an election that will likely have a significant impact on the future of employment and labor law. At the same time,...more

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Next Up in the NLRB’s Line of Fire: Protection for Employee Displays of Religious, Social, and Political Messaging

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On February 21, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) ruled that Home Depot violated Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA or the Act) when it effectively terminated an employee after the...more

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