Month: April 2025

Department of Labor Seeks to Pause its Litigation over Biden-Era Wage and Hour Overtime Rule: What Employers Need to Know

A Texas Federal Court blocked the DOL's 2024 rule raising salary thresholds for white-collar overtime exemptions, halting planned increases and raising questions about future changes.

President Trump Targets Disparate Impact Claims with New Executive Order

President Trump's executive order mandates a review of disparate impact liability, potentially diminishing its enforcement, while still allowing individual claims under existing laws.

Navigating Affirmative Action: Compliance After the Repeal of Executive Order 11246

The repeal of Executive Order 11246 by President Trump affects affirmative action for Federal contractors. While obligations remain under Section 503 and VEVRAA, employers must adjust practices to avoid legal challenges regarding discrimination and compliance.