Human Resources

Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your April To-Do List

It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially given the rapid pace at which the Trump administration has been moving on initiatives impacting the workplace and beyond. For the latest changes and a compliance action plan, here’s a quick review of some critical developments we tracked in ...
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Under Fire: What Employers Need to Know About the Latest Legal Challenges

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) rules mandating that employers provide abortion-related accommodations are facing intensifying legal challenges now that a federal appeals court allowed a group of states to challenge the law. Seventeen Republican-led states filed a lawsuit arguing that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) unlawfully expanded the act to mandate such abortion-related ...
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Key NLRB Changes Under the New Administration: What Employers Need to Know

Last month, during our webinar, we predicted significant regulatory shifts under the new Presidential Administration. Now, just a little over 30 days in, we are witnessing these changes unfold – especially at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). This article will break down some key developments, what they mean for employers, and what to expect moving ...
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Top 5 Takeaways for Employers as Attorney General Announces Aggressive Immigration Stance

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a significant shift in immigration enforcement policy under Attorney General Pam Bondi’s leadership, prioritizing aggressive prosecution of immigration-related violations – including at the workplace. In a memo issued to all DOJ employees, Bondi said that the “nation faces historic threats from widespread illegal immigration.” As a result, “immigration ...
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What Businesses Need to Know About DEI in the Trump Era: FAQs for Employers

The whirlwind first few weeks of the second Trump administration have left private employers with concerns and questions related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In order to dispel myths and provide practical answers about your legal risks, FP’s DEI and Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Team has assembled the following series of questions and ...
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Trump Grabs Control of EEOC Through Unprecedented Move – But Will Commissioner Firings Hold Up in Court? Employer FAQs to Help Sort Through Confusion

President Trump just took the unprecedented step of firing two Democratic members of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and freed himself up to quickly install a majority of Republican commissioners rather than having to wait until their normal terms expire over the next two years. The terminations of Charlotte Burrows and Jocelyn Samuels, revealed ...
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ADA Disability Accommodation and Discrimination: A Guide for Employers

ADA Overview The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a significant piece of federal legislation that protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination in various areas of life. Title I, in particular, applies to the protection of individuals with disabilities in the area of employment. Title I ensures that, so long as individuals with disabilities can ...
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New Year, New Goals: Why You’ll Want to Add Workplace Investigation Training to Your 2025 Resolution List

Before the ink dries on your professional New Year’s resolutions, you may want to add “empower leaders with investigation training.” While most employers appreciate that complaints about potential workplace misconduct or other policy violations may require a prompt investigation, many don’t appreciate what can go wrong if one is poorly executed. The most straightforward way ...
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What is the WARN Act? What Employers Need to Know

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to provide a 60-day notice before planned closings or mass layoffs. This law demands careful planning and communication to meet legal obligations and avoid liability. Non-compliance with the WARN Act can lead to significant penalties, including back pay, benefits to affected employees, and fines for ...
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