By: Philip Giorlando and Fred Preis As we highlighted last month here, the National Labor Relations Board has two new members, finally providing the Board with a three-person quorum to address the massive backlog and make progress toward reversing some Biden-era precedent that overturned centuries of NLRB law. Nearly three weeks after Senate confirmation, the National … Continue reading NLRB Operations Resume After Swearing-In Delay
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What to Expect During an OSHA Investigation After a Workplace Accident
By: Joseph Cefalu When a serious workplace accident occurs, employers may face immediate scrutiny from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). For many employers, an OSHA investigation presents unfamiliar procedures and significant financial and legal risk, especially when severe injuries, fatalities or serious hazards are involved. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare … Continue reading What to Expect During an OSHA Investigation After a Workplace Accident
Skip the Mistletoe: Office Party Do’s and Don’ts
By: Alexandra Cobb Hains It is officially the holiday season! Many employers will host their annual holiday parties in the coming weeks, and although holiday parties offer a chance for celebration, they can expose employers to considerable risk without thoughtful planning. Now is the perfect time for a refresher of some office party “Do’s” and … Continue reading Skip the Mistletoe: Office Party Do’s and Don’ts
ICE-y Relations: Employer Update on Operation Catahoula Crunch
By Rachael Jeanfreau and Kenneth Nilsson Since early December of 2025, over 200 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents, including agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), have been active throughout southeast Louisiana in “Operation Catahoula Crunch,” a major immigration enforcement action. So far, according to the Department, more … Continue reading ICE-y Relations: Employer Update on Operation Catahoula Crunch
From Construction Site to International Incident: the Hyundai ICE Raid, Form I-9, & E-Verify
By Rachael Jeanfreau and Kenneth Nilsson Recently, over 400 workers were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, at a Hyundai automobile factory in Georgia, which has had a ripple-effect on the company and throughout the automobile industry. As a result of this ICE raid, production of automobiles at Hyundai’s Georgia factory has been … Continue reading From Construction Site to International Incident: the Hyundai ICE Raid, Form I-9, & E-Verify
Bipartisan Joint Employer Bill Offers Protection for Franchises
By: Scott D. Wilson September 11, 2025 A bipartisan pair of lawmakers has introduced legislation to largely shield franchises from joint employer liability, a rare alliance between both sides of the aisle on a highly contested legal issue that could impact businesses in many facets of the economy. “The American Franchise Act,” co-sponsored by Reps. … Continue reading Bipartisan Joint Employer Bill Offers Protection for Franchises
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.
Construction Firms Triumph in Challenge to Union Contract Rule
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision limits federal agencies' authority in interpreting laws, creating uncertainty for businesses, while the DOL's new salary threshold faces legal challenges.