Tax Free Wages? Why Employers Should Pay Attention

By: Kayla M. Jacob and Fred Preis Some employers and their qualified employees just scored a tax break. Certain tips and overtime are officially off the IRS’s menu, effective retroactively from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028. Under the Federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act, eligible workers can claim a federal income tax deduction for … Continue reading Tax Free Wages? Why Employers Should Pay Attention

Weeding Out: Marijuana Reform under Trump

By: Kayla M. Jacob and Fred Preis Rescheduling marijuana is not a new idea, but, for the first time, it is on President Trump’s second-term agenda. Well, maybe. Last month, the President announced that his administration is considering reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under the Federal Controlled Substances Act. … Continue reading Weeding Out: Marijuana Reform under Trump

Beyond the Jersey: Managing NIL in the Workplace

NIL rights apply to employees, requiring consent for commercial use of identity; employers must ensure compliance with state laws before use.

Don’t Skip the Dialogue: Why the ADA’s Interactive Process Is a Legal and Strategic Must

The interactive process under the ADA requires employers to collaboratively engage with employees needing accommodations. Effective dialogue mitigates legal risks and enhances workplace inclusion.

Don’t Sweat It—Yet: Getting Ahead of OSHA’s Heat Rules

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.

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.

Weeding Out: The Clouded Path of President Trump’s Cannabis Stance

The Trump Administration's cannabis policy remains unclear, with legal ambiguities complicating employer policies despite state-level legalization efforts.

EEOC and DOJ Issue Guidance on DEI-Related Workplace Discrimination – What Constitutes Illegal DEI?

On October 30, 2023, the White House issued an Executive Order addressing artificial intelligence (AI) development and use. The Order emphasizes the dual nature of AI and its implications for the job market, employee rights, and work in the age of AI. It also signals the need for responsible innovation and training in AI tool development, addressing concerns about workplace discrimination.