In October, the EEOC was restored to full decision-making power for the first time since President Trump’s dismissal of two Democratic members in January.
Articles About The Federal Government’s Employment, Benefits And Immigration Agencies.
Beltway Buzz, November 21, 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 Nominates Labor and Employment Attorney for EEOC General Counsel: What’s Next for the Agency
President Donald Trump has tapped labor and employment attorney M. Carter Crow to serve as the next general counsel of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for a four-year term. This nomination comes at a crucial time for the EEOC, which has recently regained a quorum of commissioners, and
EEOC Enforcement Recharged: What In‑House Counsel Can Do Now
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) return to quorum status is more than a procedural milestone; it marks an inflection point in federal civil rights enforcement strategy. Public remarks by Commissioner Kalpana Kotagal and Chair Andrea Lucas, together with agency budget justifications and recent policy signals, indicate a sharpened
Court Grants Emergency Stay on FMCSA Interim Final Rule Restricting Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses
After temporarily pausing a recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) interim final rule, the U.S. Court of Appeals for D.C. has taken the additional action of granting an emergency stay order over the rule.
The rule is aimed at limiting issuance and renewal of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) for
Beltway Buzz, November 14, 2025
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Policy Week in Review – November 14, 2025
Policy Week in Review – November 14, 2025
Record 43-Day Shutdown Ends; Federal Government Reopens
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Court Temporarily Pauses FMCSA Interim Final Rule Restricting Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses
The federal appeals court in the District of Columbia has placed a temporary administrative stay on implementation of a recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) interim final rule that would limit issuance and renewal of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) for non-domiciled applicants individuals. Lujan, et al. v. Federal Motor
Supreme Court Soon to Revisit President’s Authority to Remove Members of Independent Agencies
DOL Restores OFLC Operations During Government Shutdown
On October 31, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the resumption of processing for employer requests related to prevailing wage determinations and labor certifications for both temporary and permanent employment.
Previously, the Office of Foreign Labor Certification’s (OFLC) Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system was taken offline at
FMCSA Restricting Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses, Announces Interim Final Rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced that it has strengthened requirements for issuance and renewal of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) for non-domiciled applicants individuals.
The FMCSA’s interim final rule limits issuance of non-domiciled CDLs to individuals with specific lawful employment-based nonimmigrant status categories (H-2A, H-2B, or E-2).
The rule
Shifting Balances: The EEOC Regains Power, NLRB Vacancies Stall Enforcement, and States Move to Fill the Gap
Beltway Buzz, October 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.
How the Government Shutdown Affects Employment-Related Agencies and How Employers Can Be Proactive During a Shutdown
The DOJ Bulk Data Transfer Rule: Are You Subject to It and What Does It Require?
TakeawaysThe “Bulk Data Transfer Rule” prohibits or restricts sending sensitive data to “countries of concern” or certain persons located in or associated with them, including vendors and contractors.Those covered by the rule must maintain certain data security requirements.The DOJ has released guidance documents.Related links