Today we have Sofia Khaira, a specialist in diversity, equity, and inclusion, who also brings a unique perspective on legal processes affecting workplace regulation and governance. Sofia, thank you for joining us to discuss the implications of the recent lawsuit filed by former National Labor
The confirmation hearing of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of the Department of Labor (DOL), unfolded with significant attendance and intense scrutiny from both Republican and Democratic senators. The hearing highlighted her contentious position straddling
In a dramatic move that has sent ripples through the legal and political landscape, former National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) member Gwynne Wilcox has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and NLRB Chair Marvin Kaplan following her abrupt termination from the board on January 27, 2025.
The landscape of gender identity discrimination litigation took a significant turn recently when the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) moved to dismiss nearly all of its pending related lawsuits. This shift, influenced by recent political directives, was announced not long after
On February 11, 2025, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, alleging that the coffee chain’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs violate both Missouri and federal civil rights laws. The lawsuit, initiated in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern D
Michigan has recently enacted significant changes to its labor laws, affecting minimum wage rates, tip credits, and paid sick leave. These changes are the result of a lengthy legal and legislative process aimed at balancing employer concerns with worker protections. The journey began in 2018 when
