HR Alerts

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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Examining expected labor and employment changes for 2026

With 2026 upon us, businesses, employees, and policymakers alike are preparing for the year ahead, and with it come anticipated shifts in the labor and employment landscape. Each year brings its own set of challenges and...

Feb 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

What ‘no tax’ on tips or overtime means for the 2026 tax year

The One Big Beautiful Bill altered the Federal Tax Code as we know it. Title 7 of the bill contains key provisions such as “no tax on tips or overtime.” These “no tax” benefits are implemented in the form of deductions...

Feb 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · New York · Texas · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · 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

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

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

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

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

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