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Latest DEI Executive Order raises compliance issues for federal contractors

by Tammy Binford

President Donald Trump’s latest order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices by employers brings up issues about how employers with federal contracts can ensure compliance.

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DOL to publish new independent contractor rule

Acting director of the Wage and Hour Division, Jessica Looman, announced the agency will issue a new final rule defining who is an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This long-delayed...

Jul 31, 2022 · Federal Employment Law Insider

Supreme Court rulings reshape legal landscape

In a series of momentous decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court concluded its 2021-22 term by reshaping the contours of American law. The direct and indirect impact of these decisions will affect every home and business in...

Jul 31, 2022 · Federal Employment Law Insider

Ugh, we didn't think about that: cognitive dissonance in litigation

Litigation is hard, complicated, and always surprising. It can be very difficult for an organization to plan for the business issues that litigation brings. But no matter how many times you have dealt with litigation...

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Employer-provided abortion, travel benefits: an overview of legal considerations

In the wake of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, many companies have announced plans to assist employees in accessing abortion services, including providing...

WI high court affirms worker’s comp exclusive remedy provision in COVID-19 death case

Worker’s compensation serves as the “exclusive remedy” for employees claiming benefits arising out of a work injury. Therefore, they are barred from suing their employers under more lucrative “tort” theories for injuries...

U.S. Supreme Court says airline supervisor is exempt from Federal Arbitration Act

Voluntary arbitration agreements involving federal law are enforced under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). Section 1 of the FAA exempts certain classes of workers, however, from the enforcement of arbitration. The U.S...

What employers should know about using E-Verify

When it began in 1996, the E-Verify program initially was available in only five states. Currently, more than 520,000 employers nationwide use the program, with almost 44,000 of those being federal contractors. Because E...

Self-funded health plan sponsors face challenging legal issues post-Roe

On Friday, June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overruled Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey. In doing so, the Court...

Washington state’s amended leave laws provide opportunities for new parents

Earlier this year, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law amendments to the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Act, which permit additional paid leave opportunities for new parents. The PFML amendments...

Pot calls kettle black: Reverse racial harassment claim fails

In a recent case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, a retired employee alleged he was subjected to illegal racial harassment. In support, he didn’t claim the alleged harasser used...

Leverage the ‘honest-belief rule’ when conducting workplace investigations

Conducting investigations of disputed workplace events is a routine responsibility for HR leaders. Faced with disputed facts, employers can make reasonable fact determinations based on a diligent probe and still obtain...

6th Circuit reinstates hospital employee’s failure-to-accommodate claim

The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee employers) recently addressed whether an employer failed to accommodate an employee’s potentially untimely request for unpaid...

Prayer meetings lead to EEOC lawsuit

The Charlotte District Office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has sued another North Carolina company, this time for alleged religious discrimination. The case serves as a reminder of the care that...

Raleigh company under fire from EEOC

The U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigates charges alleging violations of the federal employment discrimination statutes. In most cases, the probe will result in the dismissal of the charge and the...

North Carolina pizza chain cooked by DOL

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently obtained a recovery of $276,048 for 63 employees who worked for Cugino Forno Pizzeria, which has locations in Clemmons, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro, North Carolina. The...