Employment Law Letter

Over the last several months, we’ve witnessed increased attacks by the federal and state governments over employers’ diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. It seems that the National Football League (NFL) is the...

Wait, did you read that right? “What does ranch dressing have to do with employment law?” Well, quite a lot actually, as long as we’re talking about the most famous type of ranch dressing, the brand that introduced most...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) offers the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program as a voluntary pathway for employers to self-identify and resolve certain wage-and-hour...

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are now embedded in daily business operations—from drafting emails and summarizing documents to analyzing data and preparing internal reports—whether they’re sanctioned or...

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...

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...

In a significant decision, the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to employers in Midsouth states Kentucky and Tennessee, as well as Michigan and Ohio) has recently held that a single sexual...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2 to 1 to rescind its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. This is one of the first significant actions the EEOC has...