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Shuckers in the Pool: DOL Clarifies Tip-Pooling Rules for the Hospitality Industry

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) September 30, 2025 Opinion Letter FLSA2025-03 brings welcome clarity for restaurants and hospitality employers navigating complex tip pooling requirements. By way of background, a DOL...more

[Webinar] DOJ’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative: FCA Enforcement Against DEI Programs - September 16th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

Join Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys Jasmine Chalashtori, Michael Clark, and Martha Zackin as they provide critical insights on how organizations across industries—not just traditional FCA defendants—may face scrutiny for...more

DOJ’s DEI Directive: Navigating New Compliance Risks

On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a memorandum to federal agencies titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination”. The Guidance is intended to clarify how federal...more

Unlocking Savings: New Tax Breaks for Overtime and Tips - What Employers Need to Know

In a sweeping move set to reshape employee paychecks, the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces two significant federal tax deductions for hourly workers: one for overtime pay and another for tip income....more

Federal Agencies Begin Implementing DEI/DEIA-Related Executive Orders

In the first two months of President Trump’s second term, his administration has sought to redefine “illegal” diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (“DEIA”) programs....more

Staying Compliant in a Changing Landscape: I-9 Audit Best Practices for Employers

Ensuring compliance with Form I-9 requirements has never been more critical. With shifting immigration policies, heightened enforcement priorities, and the introduction of new executive orders, employers face increasing...more

Appeals Court Lifts Injunction on Pair of DEI-Targeting Executive Orders: What It Means for Federal Contractors and Grantees

A panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit lifted a nationwide injunction, allowing the Trump administration to resume implementation of a pair of executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and...more

Key Court Ruling on DEIA Programs - What You Should Know

On February 21, 2025, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland enjoined the Trump administration from implementing two recently issued executive orders targeting diversity, equity, inclusion, and...more

New Administration Puts DEI Programs On Notice

On January 21, 2025, President Trump’s first full day in office, he issued an Executive Order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs....more

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