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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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WA appeals court recognizes employer duty in preconception exposure case

A Washington appeals court recently held that an employee’s not-yet-conceived child may pursue a negligence claim for alleged birth defects tied to workplace chemical exposure, but the case remains at the pleading stage...

Sep 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

NJDOL clarifies obligations for temporary disability, family leave job protection

The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) clarified that, based on amendments effective July 17, 2026, the New Jersey Temporary Disability Law provides eligible employees up to 26 weeks of job protection while employees...

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

Maine’s new pay transparency law requirements effective July 29, 2026

Maine has enacted L.D. 54, "An Act to Require Employers to Disclose Pay Ranges and Maintain Records of Employees’ Pay Histories,” with compliance required to begin on July 29, 2026. The law creates three core obligations...

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

Telework as a reasonable accommodation: Recent EEOC guidance for employers

Disability accommodation claims have long been among the most common workplace discrimination claims, but the recent increase has been unusually sharp. One major driver is telework as a requested reasonable accommodation...

Sep 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin

Can private employers ban guns from their premises?

Q As a private employer, can we prohibit employees from carrying firearms and other weapons on our premises, including those with a valid concealed-carry permit, and are there any legal or privacy concerns with requiring...

Sep 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia

Private employers can prohibit firearms in the workplace in MS

Q As a private employer, can we prohibit employees from carrying firearms and other weapons on our premises, including those with a valid concealed-carry permit, and are there any legal or privacy concerns with requiring...

Sep 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi

EEOC seeks to rescind EEO-1 reporting requirements: What you should know

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken a significant step toward eliminating the federal EEO-1 reporting requirement that many employers have followed for decades. On July 21, 2026, the EEOC voted...

Sep 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma

How to know when you should care about moonlighting

More than five percent of employed Americans hold more than one job, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For employers, outside employment may raise concerns related to employee performance, competition...

Sep 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin

Don’t fall into wage and hour traps on Wisconsin construction sites

Calculating accurate wages and hours for employees remains a persistent risk area for Wisconsin employers, particularly those operating in construction and other jobsite-driven industries. While many employers understand...

Sep 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin

Colorado adds a step to I-9 compliance

Colorado has enacted House Bill (HB) 26-1283, a new law restricting how employers handle government-issued identification documents. Although the statute is primarily intended to prevent the exploitation of workers...

Sep 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming