TakeawaysThe Dole Act modifies USERRA’s anti-retaliation provisions, potential remedies, and more.It expands safeguards for veterans transitioning back to civilian life and returning to work.The Dole Act is the most recent enhancement to USERRA, but it is unlikely to be the final one.Related linkPublic Law 118-210Article
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Policy Week in Review – April 18, 2025
Policy Week in Review – April 18, 2025
Chair Walberg Calls on DOL to Investigate Union Self-Dealing
tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 04/18/2025 – 08:52
Work This Way: Labor & Employment Law Podcast | Episode 43: How Employers Can Navigate White Collar Crime with Erica Barnes & Christian Dysart of Maynard Nexsen
We get Privacy for work: Why you Need a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan Now
As states increasingly introduce legislative requirements for how companies respond to cybersecurity threats, it is more important now than ever for organizations to have a plan in place to address data breaches if and when they occur.
Former DOL Officials Urge Federal Contractors to Continue Lawful Diversity Practices Despite Trump Administration’s Efforts to End DEI
On April 15, 2025, a group of former U.S. Department of Labor officials issued an “open letter” urging federal contractors to continue voluntary diversity practices, including conducting self-assessments, despite the Trump administration’s attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and the revocation of Executive Order (EO)11246, which mandated federal
Blue States Push Back: Legislative Responses to Trump Administration Initiatives
Blue States Push Back: Legislative Responses to Trump Administration Initiatives
In the wake of Trump administration executive orders and regulatory actions, Democratic-led states across the nation have taken bold steps to counteract policies they view as regressive. There are 17 states that are led by both a Democratic governor
It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday: An Employer’s Guide to Employee Separations
Employee separations are a common aspect of doing business. When facing an employee separation, employers may find themselves asking, in the words of Boyz II Men, “How do I say goodbye to what we had?” Whether the separation is a voluntary resignation or an involuntary termination, employee separations create logistical considerations and legal obligations for the employer under local, state, and, sometimes, federal law.
President Trump Orders Closure of the Department of Education: What Schools and EdTech Companies Need to Know About FERPA
On March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14242 directing the Secretary of Education “to the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law, [to] take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education[.]” This long-expected but dramatic move has educational institutions and education technology
FCC Takes Aim at Media Companies’ IE&D Efforts
FCC Takes Aim at Media Companies’ IE&D Efforts
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr recently revealed in a social media post the agency’s latest probe into various media entities’ inclusion, equity, and diversity efforts.
tgelbman@littler.com Mon, 04/14/2025 – 16:23
Former U.S. Department of Labor Officials Pen Open Letter to Contractor Community Addressing Executive Order 14173 and the Current Administration’s Stance on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Ten former Department of Labor Officials, including former EEOC Commissioner and past OFCCP Director Jenny Yang, sent an open letter to federal contractors responding to President Trump’s issuance of Executive Order 14173 and newly appointed OFCCP Director Catherine Eschbach’s recent statements about OFCCP.
The letter is aimed to
Artificial Intelligence in the Health and Welfare Space: Opportunities and Considerations for Employers
Artificial intelligence (also commonly referred to as “AI”) is rapidly reshaping industries, and the health and welfare space is no exception. As employers seek innovative ways to improve the administration of health and welfare plans, AI could be a potential tool to optimize operations and reduce costs, but the adoption of AI comes with challenges and ethical considerations, particularly in the areas of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) and Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) as well as the fiduciary responsibilities thereunder.
Policy Week in Review – April 11, 2025
Policy Week in Review – April 11, 2025
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Decision Allowing Reinstatement of NLRB Member Wilcox
tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 04/11/2025 – 13:44
Florida Federal Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss College QB’s Fraud Suit Arising From Failed $13.85 Million NIL Deal
On April 8, 2025, a judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida denied a motion to dismiss a former University of Florida quarterback recruit’s lawsuit alleging fraud by head football coach Billy Napier and a top athletics booster in a $13.85 million name, image, and
EEOC Guidance on “Unlawful” DEI
Within a few days of taking office, President Trump issued an executive order entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” which is aimed at “terminating all discriminatory and illegal preferences” in federal agencies and
Employers Still Need to Abide 2024 Independent Contractor Rule Despite DOL Hints of Dropping It
TakeawaysIn several ongoing lawsuits, the DOL has notified the courts that it will reconsider its 2024 independent contractor rule and may issue a new rule.The 2024 rule formally rescinded an independent contractor rule issued at the close of the first Trump Administration.The 2024 rule remains in effect while the cases are held in abeyance; however, the DOL is unlikely to enforce it.Related links