The Gen Z hires represent sweeping efforts by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk to overhaul federal bureaucracy and bring in “loyal, trustworthy” workers.
Archives for February 2, 2025
Why Trump’s “Resignation” Offer To Fed Workers Could Spark An Exodus Of Top Performers
If private industry experience is any guide, the government’s top talent is likely to be the first out the door, though unions are warning against taking the deal.
5 Telltale Signs You’re Working for a Narcissist
Here’s how to know for certain if your boss or CEO is a true narcissist.
Inside the Labor Grammys: Joe Hill – Still Alive As You and Me
Cover Image: Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=456245
In Power at Work’s 2025 Labor Grammys nominations the song “Joe Hill” is entered in the “Traditional Song” category. The song shares some storied company: Woody Guthrie’s “Better World a-Comin;” Florence Reece’s “Which Side Are You On” as performed by the Almanac Singers (of
Ten State Attorneys General Launch Inquiry into Major Financial Institutions’ DEI & ESG Programs
A letter from 10 state Attorneys General to 6 major financial services companies signals an increase in state-level scrutiny of DEI and ESG practices.
Antitrust Employment Guidelines Issued by Biden Administration Days Before the Transfer of Power Are Now in Question
On January 16, 2025, just days before transferring power to the new administration, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) issued updated Antitrust Guidelines for Business Activities Affecting Workers (Guidelines) aimed at addressing business practices that impact workers.
Policy Week in Review
We are pleased to present the Policy Week in Review (PWR) prepared by Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), the government relations and public policy arm of Littler. The PWR will set forth in one place WPI’s updates on federal, state, and local matters, as well as Littler’s published in-depth analyses
Maryland’s FAMLI Program, Part III: Claims and Dispute Resolution Proposed Regulations
Starting July 1, 2026, Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) law will provide up to twelve weeks of paid family and medical leave, with the possibility of an additional twelve weeks of paid parental leave, through a state-run program. Contributions from employers and employees to fund the program will
Beltway Buzz, January 31, 2025
The Beltway Buzz™ is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business.
President Trump Rescinds Executive Order 11246, Impacting Federal Contractor Affirmative Action Requirements
On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” In section 3 of the EO, President Trump rescinded Executive Order 11246, the decades-old executive order relating to federal contractor affirmative action obligations.
Virginia Legislature Poised to Significantly Increase Employer Exposure for Wage and Discrimination Claims
Virginia Legislature Poised to Significantly Increase Employer Exposure for Wage and Discrimination Claims
New Executive Order Revokes 60-Year Old Executive Order 11246 and Targets “Illegal” DEI Efforts: What This Means for Employers
On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (the “Executive Order”), which revokes, among other things, Executive Order 11246, and calls for the end of “illegal” and “immoral” “diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA)” preferences and discrimination that “can violate the civil-rights laws of this Nation.”
NLRB Overhaul: Setting Stage for Employers, Trump Removes Board Member Wilcox, Fires GC Abruzzo
TakeawaysMember Gwynne Wilcox’s unprecedented removal leaves the Board without a quorum for issuing decisions. However, underlying administrative cases and petitions for elections will continue to be processed as usual.President Trump is expected to appoint an employer-friendly general counsel and nominate Board members in the coming months. Employers should continue to monitor closely the latest Board developments amid the changing labor law landscape.Related link
Executive Order Targets Prohibitions Against Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression Discrimination
On his first day in office, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled, “Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.” The order defines “sex” as each “individual’s immutable biological classification as either male or female,” and calls for eradicating “gender ideology,” which, according
What Employers Need to Know About the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act
In an era where consumers are increasingly concerned about ethical sourcing and labor practices, the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act (CTSCA) stands as a significant piece of legislation.
Enacted in 2010, the CTSCA aims to combat human trafficking and slavery in global supply chains, promoting greater transparency and accountability