DEI attacks are likely to refine and improve programs, experts say

The intense pressure to end diversity initiatives has led companies to scrutinize their policies. Many of the attacks will end up strengthening DEI programs.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2025

Wells Fargo faces labor board complaint over union vote

The National Labor Relations Board alleged the lender threatened and retaliated against workers in favor of unionization at a California branch.

By Rajashree Chakravarty • Feb. 13, 2025

Accenture rolls back DEI goals to comply with Trump’s EOs

CEO Julie Sweet said the company would end its employee diversity representation goals and put “a greater focus on inclusion and a sense of belonging for all.”

By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 12, 2025

Ex-FDIC official McKernan tapped to lead CFPB

The development came on a day when the bureau terminated roughly 70 probationary employees, including enforcement division attorneys, according to Bloomberg Law.

By Dan Ennis • Feb. 12, 2025

Conservative groups file EEOC charge over American Bar Association’s diversity clerkship

The allegations come amid a swift restructuring of the agency under President Donald Trump.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 11, 2025

CFPB’s enforcement, supervision chiefs step down

The moves come after the bureau’s new leaders issued stop-work orders – and threatened personnel action in cases of “insubordination.”

By Dan Ennis • Feb. 11, 2025

Employer allegedly created ‘exculpatory paper trail’ to justify firing pregnant HR employee

The lack of documented discipline against the employee before she disclosed her pregnancy raised a trial question over the true reason she was fired, the court said.

By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 10, 2025

Black workers and workers with disabilities are seeking flexible jobs in record numbers

More workers want fully remote jobs or “fully flexible hours,” allowing them to choose when their workdays begin and end, according to a Flexa report.

By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 10, 2025

Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s early resignation offer to feds

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts will hear additional arguments in a lawsuit brought by federal labor unions on Monday, Feb. 10.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 7, 2025

Wave of GC and CLO retirements continues, BarkerGilmore says

Half of new general counsel and chief legal officers appointed last year were the result of in-house leaders leaving the workforce, the search firm’s legal-hiring analysis of Fortune 500 companies finds. 

By Robert Freedman • Feb. 6, 2025

Vanguard dilutes diversity guidelines for US board proxy voting

The updated policies exclude a recommendation that boards “at a minimum, represent diversity of personal characteristics, inclusive of at least diversity in gender, race and ethnicity.”

By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 4, 2025

It’s not just workplace raids. Mishandled electronic I-9s could be a costly immigration threat for employers under Trump.

A group of legal experts is sounding the alarm that noncompliant electronic Form I-9 vendors could put unsuspecting employers at risk.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 3, 2025

EEOC Acting Chair Lucas says agency must rescind anti-harassment guidance

Andrea Lucas voted against the anti-harassment guidance last year, taking issue with sections related to sex-segregated facilities and pronoun usage.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 29, 2025

Nearly half of employees say they’re subject to an NDA

Restrictive covenants could limit workers’ ability to report discrimination and harassment, two Lift Our Voices studies explained.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 28, 2025

New Jersey ban on NDAs for misconduct isn’t having much impact

It plays little role in decisions to come forward because few people seem to know about it, a report says.

By Robert Freedman • Jan. 23, 2025

Businesses would be required to report AI-related WARN layoffs under New York proposal

Workers affected would be able to access training programs offered by the NY Department of Labor.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 23, 2025

A new legal services firm seeks to sell experienced talent, not just low cost

NomosFIT aims to provide a more boutique experience among alternative providers with premium legal talent, often retired general counsel and CEOs.

By Justin Bachman • Jan. 23, 2025

Trump orders agencies to target private-sector DEI

In a Tuesday executive order, President Trump asked members of his administration to develop a strategic enforcement plan to deter “illegal” DEI programs and principles.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 22, 2025

In-house lawyers are stressed. Here are some ways to help them.

Working remotely and available at all hours, coupled with mounting workloads, has made professional burnout a crisis for many in-house teams.

By Justin Bachman • Jan. 21, 2025

Trump executive orders torch Biden’s DEI initiatives

The 47th president promptly axed federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs after repeatedly promising to do so on the campaign trail.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 21, 2025

SCOTUS asks: Does the ADA permit a retiree to sue for benefits discrimination?

A retired firefighter claimed that the terms of an employer-provided health insurance subsidy discriminated against her on the basis of her disability.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 15, 2025

Meta joins chorus of DEI rollbacks, cutting roles and programs

The tech and social media giant ended a number of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives last week, including its supplier diversity program.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 13, 2025

How to handle your H-1B visa skilled workers under next Trump term

Employers should involve their legal staff more deeply, and not just HR, as H-1Bs become trickier and more expensive to navigate, an immigration lawyer says.

By Justin Bachman • Jan. 13, 2025

Hyatt to pay $2.25M to settle ‘Housekeepers’ Bill of Rights’ lawsuit

The suit, filed by workers at Hyatt Regency Long Beach, was the first of its kind under one of several city-level regulations intended to improve working conditions for hotel housekeepers.

By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 9, 2025

Companies agree to end no-hire covenants

In deals with the Federal Trade Commission, two building services companies will no longer stop their employees from going elsewhere. One of the deals isn’t backed by the FTC’s incoming chair, though.

By Robert Freedman • Jan. 7, 2025