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

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 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.

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