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.
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.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) offers the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program as a voluntary pathway for employers to self-identify and resolve certain wage-and-hour...
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are now embedded in daily business operations—from drafting emails and summarizing documents to analyzing data and preparing internal reports—whether they’re sanctioned or...
On March 26, 2026, President Donald J. Trump issued the “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors” Executive Order (EO) and a White House fact sheet. The EO continues the administration’s efforts to eliminate...
In a significant decision, the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to employers in Midsouth states Kentucky and Tennessee, as well as Michigan and Ohio) has recently held that a single sexual...
A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit recently held 2 to 1 that the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) Cemex bargaining order framework was improperly established through the NLRB’s...
A pro se litigant is one who represents themselves. And they populate the employment discrimination landscape. Here’s a new case won by a pro se along with thoughts on why you’ll be dealing with more pro se (self...
Earlier this year, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued opinion letters offering employers guidance regarding certain family and medical leave matters under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). As with other opinion...
On February 26, the Department of Labor (DOL) published its highly anticipated notice of proposed rulemaking that rescinds the current rule governing employee versus independent contractor classification under the Fair...
On February 26, 2026, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Andrea Lucas sent a letter to the leaders of Fortune 500 companies to ensure that their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs comply...
A recent U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals decision striking down a bargaining order against a bourbon distillery not only creates an opportunity for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to rethink its 2023 Cemex...
In the latest chapter of the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) attempts to define “joint employer” status, in late February, the Board issued a final rule that formally withdraws the Biden-era 2023 joint employer...
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)—the oldest “super agency,” created in 1935—is newly reconstituted and will be finding its way in an unprecedented setting and facing unprecedented challenges. Background...
On January 30, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it sent warning letters to 42 major law firms for their participation in the Mansfield Certification, alleging their participation could constitute...
In the age of artificial intelligence (AI), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is responding consistently with its historical approach to technological advancements. Before adopting AI-related compliance frameworks, the...
Fourteen months into the second Trump administration and three weeks into the second Iran war, we’ve learned that decisions having a calamitous impact on the entire world are based largely on the president’s “feelings.”...