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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.

Apr 06, 2026 · HR Alerts · California · New York · Texas · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington
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DOL’s updated joint employer rule nearing publication

In a move mirroring its actions regarding overtime and independent contractors, the Department of Labor (DOL) is actively planning to create a single, nationwide standard for classifying joint employers. Both employers...

Jun 01, 2026 · Federal Employment Law Insider

Trump administration claims DEI reduced productivity

The 2026 Economic Report of the President, released on April 13, 2026, continues the Trump administration’s attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Chapter 10 is titled “The Economic Consequences of DEI” and...

Jun 01, 2026 · Federal Employment Law Insider

DOJ expands anti-DEI probes

PayPal agreed to $30M settlement over minority-owned initiative The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $30M settlement in which PayPal Holdings agreed to resolve a fair lending investigation into an investment...

Jun 01, 2026 · Federal Employment Law Insider

Administration policies arrive at the NLRB

With the prospect of a third Republican member now a reality, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) general counsel (GC) is taking clearer steps to put the administration’s employer-friendly policies in place. Third...

Jun 01, 2026 · Federal Employment Law Insider

View from K Street: Data dumped, darkness descends

“It is in the interest of tyrants to reduce the people to ignorance.”—Samuel Adams In its glory days (not so long ago!), the Washington Post’s motto was “Democracy Dies in Darkness.” We’re getting a shocking lesson in...

Jun 01, 2026 · Federal Employment Law Insider

Workplace pressures take a toll, but employers can help

Evidence is piling up that many in today’s workplace are not OK. Stressors like financial insecurity, worries about artificial intelligence (AI), and political strife spilling into the workplace are dragging people down...

Jun 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

Latest office design trends focus on AI, flexibility, function, and more

Today’s workplaces likely have a different look and feel than the offices of just a few years ago. When hybrid work first became normalized, organizations began looking at space differently and even downsizing their real...

Jun 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · New York · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

Salary ain’t the rule: Don’t just assume the overtime exemption applies

I hear the incredulity from clients constantly: “Overtime? We pay our employees a salary—they aren’t eligible for overtime.” I call it the salary assumption. Unofficially, it’s the most common misconception in employment...

Jun 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

Depending on the employer relationship, Form I-9 may not be your responsibility

Employers are generally not required to complete a Form I-9 for employees who are employed by a contractor providing contract services (such as employee leasing or temporary agencies) and providing labor or services to...

Jun 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont

Virginia enacts paid family and medical leave

On April 22, 2026, Virginia enacted a paid family and medical leave law after the Virginia General Assembly accepted Governor Abigail Spanberger’s amendments. The program will be administered by the Virginia Employment...

Jun 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia

DOL proposes regulations simplifying joint employer analysis for employers

On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued proposed regulations simplifying the analysis on whether multiple employers are considered joint employers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the...

Jun 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

Spotting the red flags: The legal risks posed by employer use of AI

Artificial intelligence—or AI as we all refer to it—is rapidly transforming and becoming increasingly integrated into employer’s decision-making. Employers are leveraging AI tools to streamline hiring, manage employee...

Jun 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · New York · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont

ICE updates I-9 inspection guidance

Recently, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made unannounced changes to their Form I-9 inspection guidance. Employers are required to verify the identity and employment authorization for all employees through the...

Jun 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · California · New York · Texas · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota