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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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DOL nominees—and department—stalled

Another Biden nominee to lead an important Department of Labor (DOL) agency has been blocked by Congress. On Wednesday, June 8, the U.S. Senate failed to confirm Lisa Gomez to serve as head of the Department’s Employee...

Jun 30, 2022 · Federal Employment Law Insider

OFCCP publishes proposed FAAP directive

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently published a new proposed functional affirmative action program (FAAP) directive. The public comment period ended in late June. The OFCCP is considering...

Jun 30, 2022 · Federal Employment Law Insider

The Court's supremacy

K Street has a justified reputation for being the home of lobbyists and others who seek to influence the government on behalf of a multitude of clients. With Congress at all but indefinite gridlock, many influencers now...

Jun 30, 2022 · Federal Employment Law Insider

8th Circuit rules on noncompetes involving the sale of a business

When addressing the enforceability of a covenant not to compete, Arkansas courts have treated covenants associated with the sale of a business more favorably than those associated with an employment contract. The U.S...

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AR Supreme Court upholds class action waiver even without arbitration clause

Arbitration agreements and class action waivers have been important tools for employers seeking to reduce expenses and exposure in cases filed by employees, but the legal instruments are facing new limits. Congress...

Minnesota governor signs law providing frontline worker bonus checks

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz recently signed a law establishing a $500 million fund from which COVID-19 frontline workers may be eligible to receive an estimated $750 bonus. State legislators believe approximately 667,000...

ND court blocks insurance mandate for gender transition services (for now)

On May 16, 2022, a federal court in North Dakota issued an order in a case challenging, on religious grounds, a requirement to provide insurance coverage for gender transition care under the Patient Protection and...

Using artificial intelligence hiring tools may lead to disability discrimination

Employers using artificial intelligence (AI) to evaluate job applicants and employees may run afoul of laws prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Equal...

Illinois Supreme Court blocks forced disclosure of employer investigations

Sophisticated employers are acutely aware of their obligation to investigate promptly upon receiving a sexual harassment report. But what happens if the accused denies any wrongdoing and responds by demanding to know who...

Expectant mother has formula for pregnancy discrimination claim

From time to time, employers plan to issue a performance improvement plan (PIP) or terminate an employee only to learn the individual in question is pregnant, is requesting an accommodation, or claims to have been...

6th Circuit rejects employee’s claim of ‘hyper-scrutiny’ as discrimination evidence

The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Michigan employers) recently upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit alleging the employer had fired the employee because of his sexuality in violation of Title VII of the...

Caring for caregivers: Understanding caregiver discrimination under federal laws

As we enter the third year of a pandemic, the ongoing disruption caused by COVID-19 and its variants often leaves employers juggling legal and business considerations regarding their workforce. Specifically, many...

Mental health claims on the rise: New normal for disability-related charges?

The COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on employees’ mental health. They struggled to adjust to the multiple burdens of working from home, caring for family members, and achieving work-life balance. Data recently released...

Man buns and purple hair: Can employers regulate physical appearance?

Certain states such as California and Illinois have been or are in the process of enacting laws to protect employees’ hairstyles because of the fear that banning specific looks may have a disparate impact on certain...

It’s party time! Can employer deduct costs for internal networking events?

In 2020, the employer-employee relationship was forever altered. The COVID-19 outbreak disrupted industries, halted travel, and changed the way employees work. Employers have been forced to adapt to a tight employment...