Regulatory & Compliance

What Is the Real Cost of a Wage Kickback Scheme?
Regulatory & Compliance What Is the Real Cost of a Wage Kickback Scheme?

A recent enforcement action by the U.S. Department of Labor has cast a stark light on the persistent issue of wage theft within federal contracting, culminating in a Maryland-based subcontractor being ordered to pay more than $596,000 in back wages to 31 employees. The case against J. Solano HVAC

Did Safety Failures Lead to a Worker's Death?
Regulatory & Compliance Did Safety Failures Lead to a Worker's Death?

A routine workday on a construction site devolved into a scene of tragedy, culminating in a four-month federal investigation that has now cast a harsh spotlight on a local company's safety practices. The probe by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) followed the

Trend Analysis: The 2026 Job Market Paradox
Regulatory & Compliance Trend Analysis: The 2026 Job Market Paradox

In 2026, a record number of professionals are gearing up to quit their jobs, but a critical question looms: are they walking into a career promised land or a competitive dead end? This trend analysis unpacks a critical contradiction shaping the workforce—a surge in employee ambition clashing with a

How Should You Communicate an Employee Termination?
Regulatory & Compliance How Should You Communicate an Employee Termination?

The Critical Conversation a Guide to Professional and Humane Terminations Letting an employee go is an unavoidable reality of business, but the lingering sting of ambiguity and disrespect that often accompanies the process is entirely preventable. Communicating an employee termination is one of the

Does the ADA Require Employers to Excuse Past Misconduct?
Regulatory & Compliance Does the ADA Require Employers to Excuse Past Misconduct?

The intricate relationship between employee performance, disability, and workplace policy often leads to a complex legal tightrope walk for employers navigating the Americans with Disabilities Act. A crucial question frequently arises when an employee's disability is linked to conduct that violates

Former Federal Workers Sue Trump Over DEI Firings
Regulatory & Compliance Former Federal Workers Sue Trump Over DEI Firings

A legal firestorm has erupted in Washington, D.C., as four career federal employees have initiated a proposed class-action lawsuit against the Trump administration, asserting they were unlawfully dismissed as part of a politically motivated campaign against diversity, equity, inclusion, and

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