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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NLRB Quorum Restored: New Year May Bring New NLRB Decisions
By Philip Giorlando and Fred Preis After operating with only two members for nearly a year, the National Labor Relations Board finally regained its quorum on December 18, 2025, when the Senate confirmed Republicans James Murphy and Scott Mayer as Board members and Crystal Carey as General Counsel. Why This Matters The Board has been … Continue reading NLRB Quorum Restored: New Year May Bring New NLRB Decisions
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.
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.
Federal Court Block’s White House DEI Executive Orders: Key Takeaways for Employers
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.
Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship Spawns Far-Reaching Effects
Trump's Executive Order aims to restrict birthright citizenship for some U.S.-born children.
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.
Trump’s Executive Order Ends Diversity and Affirmative Action Programs
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.
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