Several of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s employees are under investigation for official misconduct under her leadership.
Archives for March 4, 2026
NLRB Formally Reinstates the 2020 Joint Employer Rule
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has officially reinstated a narrower standard to determine joint employer status under federal labor law by formally reinstating its 2020 rule and withdrawing a 2023 rule that was vacated by a federal court in March 2024.
Heightened Military Engagement: Unpacking Employers’ USERRA Responsibilities
TakeawaysThe potential for expanded use of National Guard and Reserve forces makes USERRA compliance for employers critical.USERRA’s broad, mandatory protections for employees include military leave and some benefits continuation. With strict bans on discrimination or retaliation tied to past, current or future military service, employers’ proactive policy review and manager training are essential.ArticleThe recent United States military engagement in the Middle East, as well as significant domestic deployments in multiple large cities in 2025 and 2026, underscores the increasing reliance on National Guard and Reserve forces. Recruitment trends indicate an expanded operational role with nearly 50,000 National Guard enlistees added in 2025. At this time, understanding employers’ compliance obligations under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is more important than ever.
This ‘retirement nerd’ at the uber-liberal New School teamed with Trump’s economy guru to reinvent the 401(k)
Progressive economist Teresa Ghilarducci has partnered with both Trump administrations. She told Fortune that he’s a “quirky, bold leader” who really cares about “people that have been left out.”
Navigating Wage & Hour Compliance with Confidence
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Michelle Phillips Comments on EEOC’s Ruling on Single‑Sex Bathroom Restrictions
Michelle Phillips comments on the EEOC’s position on binary bathroom guidance compared to recent case law and administrative rulings in “Adopting EEOC Binary Bathroom Stance Seen as Risky Move,” published by Law360.Subscription may be required to view article
HR Trends and Pitfalls: Best Practices to Avoid Legal Claims
Employers are navigating one of the most co
B-1 Visa Updates: New Specialized Trainers Category for Foreign Nationals
The U.S. Department of State recently updated the Foreign Affairs Manual (9 FAM 402.2) to expand and clarify the scope of B-1 visa eligibility for foreign nationals providing after-sales services and training to U.S. workers. These updates introduce a new “Specialized Trainers” category and refine the existing “Commercial or Industrial
Evolving Legal Standards Post the #MeToo Movement
EEOC Says Agencies May Now Restrict Bathroom Access for Transgender Federal Workers
On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a federal sector decision in Selina S. v. Driscoll, ruling that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 allows federal agencies to exclude transgender workers from using bathrooms corresponding to their gender identity. The ruling extends
Cutting-Edge Workplace & Occupational Safety Legal and Compliance Issues Highlighted at ABA Midwinter Meeting
Cutting-Edge Workplace & Occupational Safety Legal and Compliance Issues Highlighted at ABA Midwinter Meeting
For several decades, the American Bar Association has hosted an annual event focused on Workplace & Occupational Safety and Health (WOSH) issues, including both the Mine Safety and Health Act (MSHA) and the Occupational Safety and
Trump’s DOL proposes unwinding independent contractor test
Trump’s DOL proposes unwinding independent contractor test
As DOL prepares to roll back a Biden-era rule defining who is an independent contractor, Michael Gotzler says determining how a worker can or should be classified has become increasingly challenging for employers due to the dozens, if not hundreds, of federal, state
Ohio expands E-Verify rules for builders
Ohio expands E-Verify rules for builders
Bruce Buchanan talks about the benefits of using an E-Verify tool to verify employment eligibility documents.
Construction Owners
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The outlook for AI safety regulation in the US
The outlook for AI safety regulation in the US
Zoe Argento says there are some common aspects of AI safety bills that can make using AI not worth the time for companies.
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A New Frontier for Employment Background Screening in Pennsylvania
A New Frontier for Employment Background Screening in Pennsylvania
William J. Simmons and Kevin Frankel say the compliance picture has changed dramatically in recent years, and as a result, employers and their counsel—especially those based in Pennsylvania who have not had to struggle with the 50-state patchwork of legal obligations