On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, President Trump signed EO 14281, titled Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy (EO), stating a new Trump Administration policy “to eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability in...more
On April 23, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14281, Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy (the “EO”).
This EO states its purpose as a solution to claims of employment discrimination based on...more
When businesses face regulatory uncertainty, how can they effectively adapt, respond, and, if necessary, challenge government action?
In this episode of Speaking of Litigation, Epstein Becker Green attorneys Mike Brodlieb,...more
In a flurry of activity into the wee hours of June 2, 2021, Illinois legislators concluded a spring session that saw the passage of numerous measures that will affect employers in the state across the span of the employment...more
On May 25, 2021, both houses of the Illinois General Assembly approved an amendment to the State’s Wage Payment and Collection Act (“the Act”). The change would require employers who violate the Act to pay damages of 5% of...more
It’s #WorkforceWednesday! This week, we’re discussing what employers should know about COVID-19 liability waivers and sharing 10 “Rules of the Road” for returning safely to the office.
COVID-19 Liability Waivers? (Video...more
During the Covid-19 pandemic, companies should focus in the first instance on health and safety issues for workers, customers, and the public at large during a pandemic, but they cannot lose sight of the wage and hour risks...more
The hospitality industry faces tremendous challenges as cafés, bars, restaurants, hotels, and other establishments are forced to close or pursue delivery-based operations. During this virtual panel, Epstein Becker Green and...more