Episode 400: Reopening 9/11 -- A UK Supreme Court Battle Over Truth, Power, and Accountability
NLRB Shifts Enforcement, DOL’s Non-Union Focus, and EEOC’s DEI Crackdown - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
Disparate Impact
What Do Federal DEI Crackdowns Mean for Employers? - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
The “Disparate” Dilemma in Employment Discrimination Litigation
Electronic Funds Transfers Issues
New Leadership and Priorities for the EEOC - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
H-1B Enforcement Tightened, Fertility Benefits Expanded, Gender Identity Protection Setback - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
Current Tailwinds in Women’s Health - What Do They Mean for Your Business? – Diagnosing Health Care Video Podcast
State Law Trends, “Captive Audience” Ban Clash, Rhode Island Menopause Law - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
New H-1B Visa Fee, EEOC Shutters Disparate Impact Cases, Key Labor Roles Confirmed - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
Social Media and Employee Firings: What Employers Need to Know - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
A Changing Campus Landscape: What Universities Need to Know
Remote Work and Religion: New Legal Risks for Employers in 2025 - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
Executive Order 14281: The End of Fair Lending Law Enforcement Through Use of the Disparate Impact Legal Theory?
Betty, la fea y otras formas de acoso laboral
NLRB Authority in Jeopardy, Pregnant Worker Protections, Non-Compete Order Rescinded, EEOC Right-to-Sue Rule - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
Meeting the Moment: How Lawyers Can Unite to Protect Democracy and the Rule of Law - On Record PR
New DOJ Memo Warns Employers: Rethink DEI Programs Now - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
Blowing the Whistle: What Employers Should Know About DEI & the False Claims Act
On April 3, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its FY 2027 Agency Performance Plan and FY 2025 Agency Performance Report, providing a roadmap of their enforcement priorities and compliance...more
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, on March 26, 2026, resolved a case with Faulkner University. This is a timely reminder for school administrators preparing student handbooks for the 2026-2027 school...more
With 3 good lessons for the rest of us. Win No. 1: Weakest reasonable accommodation case ever? Probably not, alas, but it was still pretty darned weak. An employee of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (we’ll call her...more
Can an employee’s seasonal allergies qualify as a disability that the employer must reasonably accommodate under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Short answer: It depends....more
The Trump Administration’s stated intent to use federal contracts and the False Claims Act (FCA) to target discriminatory hiring and employment practices is quickly becoming a reality. On March 26, 2026, President Trump...more
Spring 2026 Higher Education Title IX Training Series - As the legal landscape across higher education continues to evolve, it's essential for educational institutions to stay diligent and prepared. Our Spring 2026 Title...more
In 1999, the U.S. Supreme Court’s Cleveland decision discussed whether an employee who applies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is automatically precluded from contending that their employer failed to...more
On April 9, Treasury announced that the CDFI Fund will issue rules concerning the treatment of CDFI Fund awards under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). Treasury stated it...more
For nearly a year, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has signaled its intent to use the False Claims Act (FCA) to police what it terms “illegal diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility” practices by federal...more
After the #MeToo movement, there was public concern about employers using NDA agreements to prevent workers speaking out about discrimination or harassment. In response, the government used the Employment Rights Act 2025 to...more
In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a final rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to specifically require that state and local government websites, mobile...more
Executive Order 14398, signed March 26, 2026, is forcing contractors to rethink diversity practices in public procurement. EO 14398 targets “racially discriminatory DEI activities,” placing federal contractors under...more
For most organizations, including federal contractors and subcontractors, workforce data is the foundation of legal compliance. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and...more
State and local employment laws continue to evolve in ways that can catch even well‑prepared employers off guard. New Jersey’s latest legislative effort is a good example. A bill pending in the New Jersey Legislature would...more
Since the start of President Trump’s second term, the administration has been focused on ending “illegal” workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. A recent $17 million settlement with IBM illustrates the...more
On March 26, 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO), titled Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEI EO), the latest in a series of EOs issued during his second term that are aimed at targeting...more
A recent federal court case heard by Chief Judge Matthew Brann for the Middle District of Pennsylvania provides employers with guidance on how to address an employee’s request for an accommodation based upon a sincerely held...more
On April 10, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced a first-of-its kind resolution of False Claim Act allegations against International Business Machines Corporation relating to that company’s diversity, equity...more
On April 13, 2026, Governor Spanberger proposed amendments to bills that would expand paid sick leave to nearly all Virginia employees, establish a statewide paid family and medical leave insurance program, and address...more
Employer-sponsored networking events and leadership programs are often created to support professional development and employee engagement. But when access to those opportunities is limited based on a protected...more
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that IBM agreed to pay $17,077,043 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) in connection with its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...more
Following a series of executive orders (EOs) aimed at government contractors and grant recipients over the past year addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the...more
Our FairWork panel brought together leading HR professionals, Diversity and Inclusion experts, technologists and thought leaders to discuss fairness in the age of artificial intelligence...more
Virginia employers are facing a series of significant labor and employment law changes following the conclusion of the 2026 General Assembly session. Several measures have already been enacted, while others remain pending and...more
Quick Hit: On April 10, 2026, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced the first False Claims Act (“FCA”) resolution secured under its Civil Rights Fraud Initiative. The settlement resolves allegations that International...more
