Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast - Episode 39: Best Practices for Conducting RIFs and Layoffs with Jennifer Wheeler of Maynard Nexsen
Employer Strategies for Navigating RIFs: One-on-One with Ann Knuckles Mahoney
DE Talk: QuaranDEAM Edition, Episode 1: Preparing for a Reduction in Force
Introduction - At a time of global economic and geo-political uncertainty, employers need to understand their options for achieving financial savings while preserving business continuity and retaining their ability to...more
Among other things, the FOIA provides that a public agency may enter into executive session for the purpose of discussion “concerning the appointment, employment, performance, evaluation, health or dismissal of a public...more
According to the Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL), employers must now comply with the Maryland Economic Stabilization Act, which requires employers to provide notice of mass layoffs or reductions in force (RIFs) in certain...more
Through our Venable FDA Pulse series, we report on critical developments within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) that may affect the Agency's structure and stakeholder interactions....more
Employers sometimes find it necessary to make the difficult decision to undergo a reduction-in-force (RIF), resulting in employee layoffs and/or terminations. Before moving forward with an RIF, employers should develop an...more
In another case that may not augur well for the CFPB staff, the Supreme Court is allowing the Trump Administration to continue dismantling the Education Department, lifting a court order that had required the rehiring of as...more
On July 8, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a stay in Trump v. American Federation of Government Employees, No. 24A1174, permitting the implementation of President Trump’s Executive Order No. 14210, which...more
The National Taxpayer Advocate has released her Fiscal Year 2026 Objectives Report to Congress, a statutorily-required annual report outlining the objectives of the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate for the upcoming fiscal...more
The independent Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the Federal Reserve System (FRS) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is investigating the bureau’s workforce reductions and its canceled contracts, according...more
What does the substantial recent reduction in the IRS mean for U.S. taxpayers and expatriates? How will staff reductions affect the agency’s ability to audit and collect taxes owed by U.S. taxpayers around the world? What...more
Washington is the latest state to enact a “mini-WARN” Act that will require employers with 50 or more full-time employees to provide at least 60 days’ notice to the state as well as any union or employees affected by a...more
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued an order temporarily halting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB or Bureau) mass layoffs. The court granted an emergency motion to enforce or...more
The Trump Administration has appealed an order by a federal District Court Judge blocking the CFPB from firing 1483 employees effective in June 2025 and cutting off their access to CFPB work systems on April 18, 2025....more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) is undergoing significant changes as the Trump administration implements sweeping layoffs just days after revising the Bureau’s regulatory priorities. According to...more
It was reported last night that the CFPB had laid off about 90% of its staff. This came on the heels of the CFPB providing each of its employees with its 2025 Supervisory and Enforcement Priorities which calls for a much...more
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more
Terminations and layoffs happen across all industries, regardless of economic conditions, making preparation essential for employers. Maynard Nexsen’s Jennifer Wheeler joins hosts Tina and Warren to discuss best practices for...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
Yesterday, the Trump Administration announced that it offered voluntary buyouts to over two million federal employees. Employees who voluntarily resign their position will receive payments equal to approximately eight months...more
The Employment Rights Bill is currently working its way through Parliament and is expected to be implemented in 2025. One of the key changes our clients are most concerned about is the plan to make the right not to be...more
One of the main reasons for a separation agreement with an employee is to obtain an effective release of claims against the employer. However, ensuring release agreements are effective and enforceable is becoming increasingly...more
General economic indicators are showing positive movement. Consumer sentiment has rebounded, experiencing a notable increase of 21.7% in January 2024, its highest level since July 2021. Inflation is stabilizing across broad...more
In part three of our four-part series on Reductions in Force in Asia Pacific, we looked at severance costs and benefits, key timing challenges, and consultation with employees or employee representatives....more
In part two of our series on Reductions in Force in Asia Pacific, we addressed the importance of restructuring rationale, employee selection and redeployment, and consultation with employees or employee representatives. In...more