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Increasing Immigration Enforcement: Steps Employers Should Take to Prepare

by HospitalityLawyer.com in Legal, Lodging, Risk Management. Posted May 2, 2025

This recorded session from The Virtual Seminar on Legal Challenges in the Quick Service + Fast Casual Restaurant Industry features Jessica Cook, Partner at Fisher Phillips. Focusing on workplace immigration enforcement, the session provides restaurant operators and HR professionals with practical guidance on preparing for Department of Homeland Security investigations and ICE raids. Viewers will ...

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

by Lisa Nagele-Piazza in Human Resources, Legal. Posted April 3, 2025

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 ...

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Under Fire: What Employers Need to Know About the Latest Legal Challenges

by Fisher Phillips in Human Resources, Legal. Posted March 25, 2025

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 ...

Key NLRB Changes Under the New Administration: What Employers Need to Know

by Conn Maciel Carey in Human Resources, Legal. Posted March 6, 2025

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 ...

Top 5 Takeaways for Employers as Attorney General Announces Aggressive Immigration Stance

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

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 ...

What Businesses Need to Know About DEI in the Trump Era: FAQs for Employers

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

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 ...

AI in the Workplace: Legal Pitfalls and the Department of Labor’s Roadmap for Employers

by Darius Rohani-Shukla in Legal, Technology. Posted February 4, 2025

Understanding AI in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how businesses operate. From automating repetitive tasks to streamlining decision-making, AI has become a powerful tool for increasing efficiency and fostering innovation. With its growing adoption, employers face many new questions about how AI should be used in the ...

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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

by Fisher Phillips in Human Resources, Legal. Posted January 29, 2025

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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Safety & Security: Best Practices for Housekeepers in Hotels

by HospitalityLawyer.com in Legal, Lodging, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted January 28, 2025

This four-part video series from HospitalityLawyer.com® focuses on essential housekeeping safety and security practices in the hotel industry. Moderated by Stephen Barth, with expert insights from Brad Bonnell, Vince Vittatoe, and Salvatore Caccavale, the series provides housekeepers with critical knowledge and actionable steps to enhance hotel safety. This series equips management and housekeepers with the ...

ADA Disability Accommodation and Discrimination: A Guide for Employers

by Conn Maciel Carey in Human Resources, Legal. Posted January 21, 2025

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 ...