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Trending in Transactions - Q2 2025

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President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” and subsequent guidance from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...more

DCI Consulting

Is EEO Cool Again? Part II: Decoupling EEO from DEI

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This is Part 2 of the “Is EEO Cool Again?” blog series. Catch up by reading Part I: EEO Compliance Isn't DEI. Over the past decade, many experts have emphasized the importance of breaking down silos between equal...more

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Hiring Smarter: Best Practices for Interviews: What's the Tea in L&E?

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In this episode of What’s the Tea in L&E, Labor & Employment attorney Mike Gardner joins host Leah Stiegler for a deep dive into best practices for conducting interviews. They highlight the critical role of documentation in...more

Berkshire

Why Workforce Data Analytics Remain Important

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At Berkshire, we know that the best business decisions are grounded in a thorough review of data. Decisions about your employees should be no different. Even as compliance requirements change, there are many reasons why...more

Oppenheimer Investigations Group

Digital Danger: When Social Media Posts Can Trigger Workplace Investigations

Employers bear the responsibility of preventing and correcting harassment in the workplace. While the line between on and off duty conduct has never been crystal clear, in today’s hyper-connected world of social media, the...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

From Hire to Retire: The Role of Background Checks Throughout the Employee Lifecycle

Explore how background checks play a crucial role throughout the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to retirement. Learn how they mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and build a trustworthy workplace....more

Kaufman & Canoles

[Event] 41st Annual Employment Law Update - May 15th, Hampton, VA

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Managing risk in the employment law circus isn’t always easy when the rules change like they are contortionists. The 41st Annual Employment Law Update will highlight recent changes to the law and how employers can most...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

Conn Kavanaugh

A Guide for Massachusetts Employers Concerning Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based...

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The federal government does not have legal authority to prohibit private-sector businesses from engaging in lawful Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility practices, or mandate their removal. On January 21, 2025,...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Artificial Intelligence in Hiring: Diverging Federal, State Perspectives on AI in Employment?

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The Trump Administration has moved quickly to roll back Biden-era protections related to artificial intelligence (AI) in federal hiring practices. On Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO),...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Employers’ Game Plan for Managing March Madness at Work

As winter turns to spring, the NCAA men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments are in full swing. March Madness is often viewed as an excellent way to build team spirit in the workplace — a little friendly competition...more

Dickinson Wright

Should You Use a Performance Improvement Plan?

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A Performance Improvement Plan (“PIP”) is a long-standing HR tool for managing underperforming employees. Employers often use a PIP to document deficiencies and outline specific goals the underperforming employee must reach...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Could EEOC Cuts Result in More Discrimination Lawsuits?

As President Donald Trump’s efforts to downsize the federal government continue, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) appears to be one agency that has avoided mass layoffs — at least for now. ...more

Cooley LLP

10th Circuit Decision Highlights Best Practices for Employers Planning Reductions in Force

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In Raymond v. Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, the US Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit considered and rejected a group of former employees’ allegations that they were selected for termination in a reduction in force (RIF)...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Are Workforce Reductions Coming to the Private Sector? And, if so, How Should Companies Handle Them?

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Massive federal workforce reductions (once a rare event) have been featured prominently in the news lately, along with reports of criticism about the way they are occurring. Will private companies follow suit? Some economic...more

Morgan Lewis

Artificial Intelligence in Employment: Key Takeaways

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Artificial intelligence (AI) offers employers considerable advantages, such as improved productivity, enhanced decision-making, and the ability to streamline various business processes. However, the adoption of AI technology...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

[Podcast] AI at Work: Black Box Issues

In part three of our series on potential pitfalls in the use of artificial intelligence (or AI) when it comes to employment decisions, partner Guy Brenner and senior counsel Jonathan Slowik dive into the concept of “black...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

DEI Risk Audits: Mitigate Risks and Protect Values

With the recent Trump administration executive orders and actions targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, corporate DEI programs are under heightened scrutiny like never before. While these actions have not...more

White and Williams LLP

Best Practices for Employers In An Unsettled DEI Climate

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This episode of The Employment Law Counselor podcast, in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), dives into recent executive orders which end Federal DEI programs and, among other things,...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Advising Employers as AI Meets DEI and Discrimination

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This article provides guidance and best practices for counseling employers on key employment discrimination and diversity, equity and inclusion-related legal issues associated with using artificial intelligence tools. ...more

Offit Kurman

Office Romance: Navigating Workplace Relationships and Managing Legal Risks

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Dear Sarah, Two of my employees have started dating, and I’m worried it might affect their work or lead to complaints from others. Should we have a formal policy on workplace relationships? Are we even allowed to have such a...more

Maynard Nexsen

A Month for Love: Romance at Work

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If television has taught us anything, it’s that romance can blossom in the workplace, especially when colleagues spend a significant amount of time together. Sam’s romance with Diane, then later with Rebecca were popular...more

Conn Maciel Carey LLP

The EEOC’s New Guidance on Wearable Tech: What Employers Need to Know

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Last year, many of our clients began asking us about the feasibility of requiring or, at the very least, providing their employees with the option of using “wearable technology” in the workplace. As wearable technologies...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

[Podcast] AI at Work: Design Use Mismatches

In the final installment of our AI at Work series, partner Guy Brenner and senior counsel Jonathan Slowik tackle a critical issue: mismatches between how artificial intelligence (or AI) tools are designed and how they are...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New Jersey Guidance on AI: Employers Must Comply With State Anti-Discrimination Standards

On January 9, 2025, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights issued guidance stating that New Jersey’s anti-discrimination law applies to artificial intelligence. Specifically, the New...more

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