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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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Salvation granted by trial court, reversed by higher authority

Courts have struggled with the concept of voluntary labor, erring on the side of employee protection, even when that means that wanted voluntary positions become unavailable. Though we thought the analytical rules were...

Jan 14, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · California

Unitary executive theory imposing real-world, real-time effects on the workplace

The unitary executive theory is a constitutional law theory holding that the U.S. president possesses sole authority over the executive branch. Supporters trace the theory’s origins to debates at the Constitutional...

Jan 01, 2026 · Federal Employment Law Insider

EEOC announces partnership with DOL on Project Firewall

On November 25, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced its partnership with the Department of Labor (DOL) on Project Firewall, a project to combat illegal national origin discrimination...

Jan 01, 2026 · Federal Employment Law Insider

Agency leaders and staff craft new role as ‘at-will’ employees

A year ago, agency heads assumed they were appointed for fixed terms and protected by law from summary termination. However, by means of a series of presidential actions, even the leaders of the “independent” agencies...

Jan 01, 2026 · Federal Employment Law Insider

President Trump issues EO to block state AI laws

After Congress refused to block state regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) for a second time, President Trump on December 11, 2025, issued Executive Order (EO) 14365, Ensuring a National Policy Framework for...

Jan 01, 2026 · Federal Employment Law Insider

Congress introduces ‘No Robot Bosses Act’

On December 3, a bipartisan group of legislators lead by Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced legislation that would prohibit employers from relying solely on automated decision-making systems to make...

Jan 01, 2026 · Federal Employment Law Insider

FTC drops noncompete ban, warns it will still investigate individual cases

On September 5, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voluntarily dismissed its appeals in two cases— Ryan LLC v. FTC in the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and Properties of the Villages v. FTC in the 11th Circuit...

Jan 01, 2026 · Federal Employment Law Insider

EEOC, DOJ implement Trump administration ban on disparate impact

On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14281, Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy, which seeks to “eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability in all contexts to the maximum...

Jan 01, 2026 · Federal Employment Law Insider

Survey says: Planning for Oklahoma workforce trends

The Oklahoma WorkTrends Employer Insights study conducted by researchers at Oklahoma State University (OSU) seeks to understand the issues Oklahoma employers face and aims to help them build and sustain strong workforces...

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

Employee hacking presents significant liability risks for Texas employers

Employee misuse of technology—particularly hacking or unauthorized access to employer systems—presents an increasingly serious threat to Texas employers. While organizations tend to invest heavily in protection against...

Jan 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

Texas associations challenge OSHA constitutionality

On December 3, two Texas associations representing fruit and vegetable supply chain companies filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The lawsuit...

Jan 01, 2026 · Federal Employment Law Insider

The work is gone, but the employee’s on leave—Now what?

Sometimes when downsizing, employers decide to eliminate a role that’s no longer needed. However, if the employee who fills the role is currently on medical leave, can the employer terminate the position right away, or...

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

Navigating beneficiary designations: A guide for Wisconsin employers

Employers play a pivotal role in guiding employees through their benefits options, including retirement plans and life insurance. However, one crucial aspect often goes overlooked: beneficiary designations. In Wisconsin...

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

More of your discrimination cases headed for trial in the new year? We think so!

A case decided on December 5 by the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals—a sister federal appeals court to our 5th Circuit, which covers Texas—looks like it is being teed up for review by the Supreme Court of the United...

Jan 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

Federal court blocks New York State’s NLRB Trigger Law

New York employers need to know about a recent labor law decision by a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. On November 26, 2025, U.S. District Judge Eric Komitee issued a...

Jan 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · New York