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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings.  less -
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Trump Administration appeals ruling that blocked CFPB firings

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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

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CFPB Implements Mass Layoffs: Union Files Emergency Motion to Show Cause

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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

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Judge Jackson schedules hearing for 11:00 AM today regarding mass layoffs at the CFPB

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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

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Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast - Episode 39: Best Practices for Conducting RIFs and Layoffs with Jennifer Wheeler...

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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

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Employer Strategies for Navigating RIFs: One-on-One with Ann Knuckles Mahoney

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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

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Voluntary Buyouts:The Pros and Cons

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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

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Is There a Storm Brewing? Unfair Dismissal – A Day One Right In the UK

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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

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Three Key Considerations in Crafting Effective Multistate Separation Agreements

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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

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APAC Reductions in Force Blog Series — Breakdown of the Top 10 Things to Look Out for – Part 4 of 4

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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

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APAC Reductions in Force Blog SeriesBreakdown of the Top 10 Things to Look Out for – Part 3 of 4

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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

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APAC Reductions in Force Blog Series – Breakdown of the Top 10 Things to Look Out for – Part 2 of 4

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In part one of our series on Reductions in Force in Asia Pacific, we addressed the importance of planning and strategy timing. In part two, we consider the next three things that we recommend multinational employers look...more

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APAC Reductions in Force Blog Series Breakdown of the Top 10 Things to Look Out for – Part 1 of 4

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Seyfarth recently hosted a webinar entitled Asia-Pacific Reductions in Force: Ten Things to Look Out for, addressing the practical issues employers should be aware of when restructuring in APAC. We shared...more

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Steps Employers Can Take Before a Reduction in Force to Help Protect Trade Secrets

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Layoffs are here and with them comes an often-overlooked threat: trade secret misappropriation.  Thousands of tech workers have been laid off over the last year, and 61% of business leaders say their organizations will likely...more

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Economic Downturn May Cause Spike in Litigation Arising From Reductions-in-Force

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With economists predicting a recession in the coming year, many employers are considering downsizing their operations. In planning for and implementing such reductions, employers should be aware of the risk of litigation...more

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Effectively Managing Workforce Contraction in Turbulent Times

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Rising inflation, increased costs of capital and the anticipation of a downturn in the economy have caused companies in many industries to begin to implement workforce reorganizations and reductions. In making plans for...more

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Considering a Reduction in Force? Time to Revise Your Separation Agreement Template

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As economists argue whether a recession is on the horizon, some employers may begin to prepare to cut expenditures, including through a reduction in force. While not necessary under most state laws, many employers opt to...more

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Massachusetts Appeals Court Decision Reminds Employers That Succession Planning Must Be Handled With Care

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There is no doubt that employers have a legitimate interest in succession planning. However, a recent Massachusetts Appeals Court decision underscores the importance of utilizing and communicating age-neutral criteria when...more

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UK HR Two Minute Monthly: specific disclosure, voluntary redundancy/unfair dismissal, religious belief harassment and changes to...

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Our May update considers key employment law developments from April 2022. It includes an interesting case on specific disclosure requests, details about the future “road map” for employment tribunal proceedings, the new code...more

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Seventh Circuit Decision Protects Employer’s Consideration of Long-Term Needs During Hiring Process

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An interviewer’s note that a job applicant was “at the end of her career” was not conclusive evidence of age discrimination, according to a recent Seventh Circuit opinion....more

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Workforce Reductions and Statistics: A Primer and Recommendations

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Workforce reductions, whether in the form of hours reductions, furloughs, or layoffs, are often a last resort for employers experiencing financial pressures. Nevertheless, when these actions are necessary, time typically is...more

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Strategies and Considerations for Reducing Labor Costs in the EU

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The Situation: Targeted legislative and regulatory measures implemented by many EU Member States during the pandemic may ultimately prove insufficient to ease employers' burdens and prevent employment losses. The Result:...more

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Maryland Employers: Get Ready For A Host Of New Employment Laws

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During the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, the Maryland legislature passed over 600 pieces of legislation, many of which relate to employment issues.  Several of these bills, including ones that prohibit use of facial...more

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Summary of Reductions in Force by Jurisdiction: Redundancy or Collective Termination Procedures in Applicable Law

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We provide a summary of the legal landscape concerning reductions in force in the following jurisdictions: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, and Uruguay. ...more

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Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Options for Texas Employers in the Face of COVID-19

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As they struggle to stay afloat during this time of crisis, many employers are looking for legal, humane ways to cut costs, including in payroll and benefits. This article summarizes the current state of Texas law on these...more

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Effectively Managing Workforce Contraction in Turbulent Times

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The grinding halt of the U.S. economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the Russia-Saudi Arabia oil price war, have forced companies in every industry to evaluate workforce reorganizations and reductions....more

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