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Court blocks two Trump anti-DEI orders targeting private employers

02/28/2025
A federal judge in Maryland has temporarily blocked portions of two White House executive orders aimed at abolishing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in private-sector organizations, including federal contractors.

New DOL leadership hints at coming changes

02/24/2025
The first weeks of the Trump administration have been marked by dramatic policy reversals across dozens of Cabinet-level agencies. Expect more incremental change at the U.S. Department of Labor.

January job cuts lowest since 2022

02/24/2025
U.S.-based employers announced 49,795 cuts in January, up 28% from the 38,792 announced in December. This is down 40% from the 82,307 cuts announced in January 2024.

Embrace return-to-office as an opportunity to collaborate

02/20/2025
As the pendulum has shifted from a fully remote workforce to a more hybrid or full in-office arrangement, now is the time to evaluate how to create a workplace experience that fosters engagement and productivity.

DEI opposition may require handbook changes

02/20/2025
Since taking office, President Trump has aggressively issued orders seeking to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from the federal government—and now from the private sector, too. To avoid potential federal scrutiny, you may want to consider revising your DEI programs and how they are described in your handbook.

More than half of senior execs anticipate leaving within 2 years

02/18/2025
Fifty-six percent of C-suite leaders reporting to their organizations’ CEOs say they are likely or extremely likely to leave their current roles in the next two years, according to a survey by the Gartner business advisory firm. It found that 27% expect to leave by mid-year.

New Jersey marijuana laws prohibit applicant lawsuits

02/12/2025
In 2022, New Jersey voters approved an amendment to the state constitution that decriminalized the use and possession of marijuana. The law also barred discrimination based on marijuana usage but stated that employers were entitled to maintain a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.

How to minimize the legal risks of romance at work

02/12/2025
Valentine’s Day is coming up fast—the perfect time to revisit policies regulating romance in the workplace. Start with this simple proposition: You’re better off managing co-worker relationships than issuing an outright ban. Then follow these tips.

Long-time Lucas aide Rogers appointed acting EEOC general counsel

02/10/2025
President Donald Trump on Feb. 4. appointed Andrew Rogers as the acting general counsel of the EEOC. Rogers has served as chief counsel to Acting EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas since October 2020, during her prior tenure as commissioner.

EEOC broke record for monetary recovery in FY 2024

02/10/2025
The EEOC collected almost $700 million on behalf of 21,000 victims of employment discrimination in fiscal year 2024.