A workplace investigation is a structured process used by employers to gather facts, evaluate evidence, and determine whether an employee’s conduct or organizational practices violate internal policies and/or applicable laws....more
2/5/2026
/ Best Practices ,
Discrimination ,
Employee Misconduct ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
Harassment ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Investigations ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Retaliation ,
Risk Management ,
Whistleblower Hotlines ,
Workplace Investigations ,
Workplace Safety
We recently highlighted six legal issues for employers to monitor in 2026. Among the issues we highlighted was the current Administration’s continued attention on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), particularly Equal...more
2/2/2026
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Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Race Discrimination ,
Reverse Discrimination ,
SCOTUS ,
Sex Discrimination ,
Title VII
The year 2026 is shaping up to be a critical year for employers. With new regulations, emerging technologies, and shifting cultural expectations, staying up to date with evolving legal issues is more important than ever....more
1/14/2026
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Emerging Technologies ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Paid Leave ,
Pay Transparency ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Workplace Privacy
The closely watched battle over “reverse discrimination” claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 concluded Wednesday with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services. The...more
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
Employers are often faced with complaints of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other kinds of misconduct. While no two investigations are identical, specific strategies exist to help conduct effective workplace...more
With many employers contemplating return-to-work directives and many employees seeking and/or needing an accommodation to continue remote work arrangements, employers must be mindful of their obligations under the Americans...more
On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released two “technical assistance” documents clarifying the Trump Administration’s position on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the...more
On Friday, March 14, 2025, a unanimous panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit stayed, pending appeal, the injunction previously entered by Judge Adam Abelson of the U.S. District Court for the District of...more
On February 26, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, a case that could alter the legal landscape for employment discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil...more