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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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15th annual class action survey contains important lessons for employers

The 2026 Carlton Fields Class Action Survey—which surveys hundreds of general counsel and senior legal officers at major companies—has been released. The survey shows that labor and employment class actions remain a...

May 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota

New EO targets federal contractor DEI practices, signals increased enforcement activity

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...

May 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi

Court rejects NLRB’s Cemex bargaining order standard as improper rulemaking

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...

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

Pro se litigant wins appeal at 5th Circuit

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...

May 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

Department of Labor issues FMLA guidance in recent opinion letters

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...

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

Abuse of privileged data risks attorney disqualification

The following case combines two very common factual situations. One is when an attorney inadvertently receives privileged communications from the other side; the lawyer is under a clear ethical obligation to return it...

Apr 22, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · California

NLRB revises rule setting joint employer standard

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has taken action to return to a more definite joint employer framework tied primarily to the exercise of substantial, direct, and immediate control. This framework reshapes how...

Apr 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · California · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

Lucas tells Fortune 500 to avoid DEI discrimination

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...

Apr 01, 2026 · Federal Employment Law Insider

6th Circuit’s Cemex ruling opens door to new NLRB precedents

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...

Apr 01, 2026 · Federal Employment Law Insider

FTC warns law firm DEI program may violate antitrust

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...

Apr 01, 2026 · Federal Employment Law Insider