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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.

Apr 06, 2026 · HR Alerts · California · New York · Texas · 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 · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

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9th Circuit reverses decision to bar arbitration: Case of the overreaching jurist

Arbitration agreements can generally preclude class actions, but parties often agree to resolve arbitrations involving hundreds of people by streamlined processes. This is sometimes known as a bellwether process, where...

Apr 22, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · California

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

Back to the future: DOL issues ‘new’ independent contractor rule

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...

Apr 01, 2026 · Federal Employment Law Insider

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

New NLRB final rule on joint employer status reinstates the 2020 standard

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...

Apr 01, 2026 · Federal Employment Law Insider

NLRB finding its way, or does anyone benefit from a nonfunctioning Board?

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...

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

DOL’s workplace AI strategy follows historical approach to technology

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...

Apr 01, 2026 · Federal Employment Law Insider

View from K Street: The era of feelings, or the perils of instability

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.”...

Apr 01, 2026 · Federal Employment Law Insider

The clock is ticking: Why statutes of limitations matter

Many business disputes are effectively lost long before a lawsuit is ever filed. With only 24 hours in a day and constant operational demands competing for attention, business owners frequently postpone addressing...

Apr 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · California · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota

Heightened military engagement: Unpacking employers’ USERRA responsibilities

The recent U.S. military engagement in the Middle East, as well as significant domestic deployments in multiple large cities in 2025 and 2026, underscores the increasing reliance on National Guard and reserve forces...

Apr 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · New York · 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 · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

EEOC challenges employer-sponsored, female-only networking trip

It is not uncommon for companies to host networking or mentorship events focused on supporting female employees. In fact, these types of events are often publicized by employers to show their efforts to provide an...

Apr 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · California · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi

Are we there yet? Reviewing impasse in union negotiations

Declaring impasse during collective bargaining can be an important, consequential decision for an employer. A valid impasse generally allows an employer to implement its last, best, and final offer unilaterally, but a...

Apr 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · 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