Human Resources

EEOC Revokes Workplace Guidance on Gender Identity: Here’s What Employers Need to Know

by Fisher Phillips in Human Resources, Legal. Posted January 27, 2026

As we anticipated, the Trump administration rescinded Biden-era guidance yesterday on transgender rights in the workplace. In a 2-1 vote, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) scrapped enforcement guidance requiring employers to provide bathroom, dress, and pronoun accommodations to applicants and workers. While Democratic Commissioner Kalpana Kotagal cautioned that the rule could only be lawfully ...

FP Pop Quiz: Test Your 2025 Workplace Law Knowledge

by Lauren Laing in Human Resources, Legal. Posted December 30, 2025

Did you keep up with all the workplace law updates in 2025? Take our quiz to see if you can score a perfect 10 or need to do some catch-up work. After jotting down your answers, use the answer key at the end (no peeking!) to grade yourself – you’ll either earn instant bragging rights ...

Holiday Headaches to Avoid: Safety and Pay Practices Businesses Should Consider for the Colder Months Ahead

by Fisher Phillips in Human Resources, Safety & Security. Posted November 25, 2025

With the winter season and snowier conditions just around the corner, is your business prepared for the cold weather safety and leave requests that are also on the forecast? When snow or ice makes it difficult for staff to travel to work or forces you to close your operations altogether, you may be obligated to ...

FP Snapshot for Hospitality Employers: Appeals Courts Split on Liability Standard for Workplace Harassment by Non-Employees

by Fisher Phillips in Human Resources, Legal. Posted November 18, 2025

Welcome to this edition of FP Snapshot for Hospitality Employers, where we take a quick snapshot look at a recent significant workplace law development with an emphasis on how it impacts employers in the hospitality industry. This edition is devoted to a recent federal appeals court ruling that sets a new standard for determining employer ...

Navigating Legal Risk in the Remote Work Era

by Darius Rohani-Shukla in Human Resources, Legal, Technology. Posted October 30, 2025

The widespread adoption of remote work arrangements has reframed the employment landscape, offering organizations access to a broader talent pool and increased operational flexibility. However, this reorganization also presents complex legal challenges—many of which remain underappreciated. As employees work from locations that may be hundreds or thousands of miles from their employers’ offices, questions of applicable law, regulatory obligations, and legal ...

From Joint Employers to Oyster Shuckers: DOL Issues Opinion Letters on Hospitality Sector Wage Issues

by Fisher Phillips in Food & Beverage, Human Resources. Posted October 9, 2025

Is an oyster shucker who works in the “front of the house” allowed to share in the tip pool? Are a hotel restaurant and related members club joint employers for overtime purposes? The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued opinion letters on these topics and explained why the answer is “yes” to both questions ...

Feds to Charge $100K for H-1B Visas: Employer FAQs + Action Plan

by Fisher Phillips in Human Resources, Legal, Travel. Posted September 23, 2025

The Trump administration upended the immigration and workforce strategy for many tech employers and other businesses late Friday when it announced that it would begin charging a $100,000 entry fee for each H-1B visa recipient. After a few hours of confusion, the administration clarified that, beginning September 21, employers must submit the $100K payment to ...

Here Are the Jobs Covered By the “No Tax on Tips” Law – and What Employers Should Do Next

by Fisher Phillips in Human Resources, Legal. Posted September 4, 2025

Employers got a sneak peek at the jobs that will qualify for the “no tax on tips” deduction over the holiday weekend thanks to a list obtained by Axios. The September 1 release provides the first real clarity on which occupations will be able to benefit from this new tax break. Employers in the hospitality, entertainment, ...

A Legal Guide to Worksite Immigration Compliance in an Evolving Landscape

by Rodger Handberg in Human Resources, Legal. Posted August 21, 2025

As immigration enforcement priorities continue to shift, workplace inspections and audits are on the rise in 2025. Construction sites, hotels, farms, and restaurants are among the industries most frequently impacted. This legal guide offers a timely overview of what businesses need to know – and how they can proactively maintain compliance – in today’s evolving ...

Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your August 2025 To-Do List

by Lauren Laing in Human Resources, Legal. Posted August 5, 2025

Here are the top ten items you should tackle in August, based on the latest workplace law developments and upcoming critical compliance dates: _ Learn how the big budget bill impacts your workplace. Don’t have time to slog through 1,000+ pages of the final “Big Beautiful Bill” signed by President Trump on July 4? Here’s an overview ...