The proposed legislation to abolish the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs, presents a contentious issue with significant potential impacts on workplace safety and regulatory practices across the United States. Employment attorney Phillip Russell has
February 12, 2025Recently, a federal judge made a significant decision that temporarily halted President Donald Trump's deferred resignation offer to federal employees. This offer, which stipulated that employees must respond by February 6, 2025, was paused by the U.S. District Court for the District of
February 10, 2025The ongoing conflict between the U.S. federal government's stance on private-sector Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, particularly under the Trump administration, has created a challenging regulatory landscape for employers. As federal directives aim to limit DEI initiatives
February 10, 2025In January, the job market demonstrated remarkable resilience as nonfarm payrolls increased by 143,000, while unemployment fell to 4%, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This positive trend was largely driven by gains in the healthcare, retail, and social
February 10, 2025Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly become an integral part of modern business operations, offering unprecedented efficiencies and fostering a wave of innovation. However, while the deployment of AI can lead to significant advancements, it also introduces a spectrum of legal and financial
February 10, 2025The wage garnishment process requires employers to handle sensitive personal information such as social security numbers (SSNs), addresses, and payroll data, which necessitates the utmost discretion and confidentiality. Employers must ensure this confidential information remains secure, as wage
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