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Three Judges, Two Agree, One Big Question: Can the President Fire an NLRB Member?
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals just put a stop—at least for now—to a judge’s order that would have...
DEI, Quotas, and Termination? A Court Says the Lawsuit Can Proceed
A recent federal court decision out of Michigan is a timely reminder that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals—while...
From Drug Test to Lawsuit: A Medical Marijuana Case Every Employer Should Know
If The Dude from The Big Lebowski applied for a job today—with a medical marijuana card in hand and...
Why Your Employee’s ADA Claim Might Succeed—Even If They Don’t Require Help
A recent Second Circuit decision underscores a critical point under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that employers often...
The Case of the Conveniently Religious Employee
I ’ve got another confession to ma k e. One of my not-so-guilty pleasures is when employees seeking “religious”...
Promoting DEI Legally: 11 Tips Straight from the EEOC Acting Chair
E mployers striving to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have faced stiff headwinds recently from the federal government....
The EEOC says that DEI training may lead to a hostile work environment claim.
And Kendrick Lamar and Drake may co-host a TED Talk on conflict resolution, the Dallas Cowboys may win the...
The EEOC Defines “Illegal DEI” – What Employers Need to Know
For several weeks, employment law and HR professionals have been hearing about the term “illegal DEI.” But what did...
Employer Alert: A New EEOC DEI Investigation Sparks Debate Among Past and Present Leaders
D iversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs have become a fixture in many modern workplaces, designed to promote a...
Trump Rescinds Biden’s Labor Orders: What It Means for Federal Contractors
O n March 14, 2025, President Trump revoked two significant Biden-era executive orders, bringing major changes to federal contracting...
Two Judges Defend DEI—But Still Rule in Favor of Trump’s Anti-DEI Executive Orders
D espite two deciding judges expressing support for DEI, the Fourth Circuit unanimously ruled on Friday that two Executive...
One Misstep Cost This Employee His Accommodation—and His Case
A recent Sixth Circuit decision underscores the importance of following the right process when requesting workplace accommodations. The court...
No Women Allowed? That’ll Cost You $1.6 Million
R ecently, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has garnered headlines (and blog posts) over a shift in enforcement priorities to issues...
FTC’s Non-Compete Ban: Have We Reached A U-Turn or Just a Detour?
As Tom Petty once sang, “The waiting is the hardest part.” Employers waiting on the uncertain fate of the...
Retaliation, Racial Slurs, and HR Failures: An Employer’s Roadmap to a Jury Trial
Title VII, the federal antidiscrimination law prohibiting race discrimination, is not a general civility code. An aggrieved employee must...