President Trump's executive order mandates a review of disparate impact liability, potentially diminishing its enforcement, while still allowing individual claims under existing laws.
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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.
When ICE Comes to the Jobsite
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.
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.
Hush, Employers, Don’t Say a Word: NLRB Ends Captive Audience Meetings
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.
Federal Court Rules Salary Threshold Hike for White Collar Overtime Exemptions Won’t Ring in the New Year
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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