Regulations

Can President Trump Legally Fire Independent Agency Members?
Regulatory & Compliance Can President Trump Legally Fire Independent Agency Members?

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.

EEOC Withdraws Gender Identity Discrimination Cases Amid Political Shift
Regulatory & Compliance EEOC Withdraws Gender Identity Discrimination Cases Amid Political Shift

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

Are Starbucks' DEI Programs Violating Civil Rights Laws?
Diversity & Inclusion Are Starbucks' DEI Programs Violating Civil Rights Laws?

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 Redefines Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave, and Tip Credit Laws
Benefits & Compensation Michigan Redefines Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave, and Tip Credit Laws

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

Can Michigan Balance Worker Rights and Business Needs with New Laws?
Benefits & Compensation Can Michigan Balance Worker Rights and Business Needs with New Laws?

Amid a charged political climate and faced with a mandate from the Michigan Supreme Court, the Michigan Legislature embarked on an urgent mission to craft new laws addressing minimum wage and paid sick time policies. The legislative agenda was shaped by necessity rather than choice, as lawmakers

Why Did the NLRB Rescind Numerous Biden-Era Enforcement Memos?
Regulatory & Compliance Why Did the NLRB Rescind Numerous Biden-Era Enforcement Memos?

On February 14, 2025, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) made a significant decision to rescind a series of enforcement guidance documents issued during the Biden administration, a move that sent ripples through labor relations circles across the country. The rescinded documents covered a

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