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What Employers Should Know: The Proposed Elimination of Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Under FY 2026
The future of federal contractor compliance is undergoing one of its most significant renovations in decades. In its Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 2026) proposal, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)…
Understanding Free Speech in the Aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
Charlie Kirk, a popular conservative activist and media personality, was assassinated on September 10, 2025, while speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University. This event, like…
Service versus Emotional Support Animals: What Restaurant Workers (and others working in places of public accommodation) Need to Know
Published by Connecticut Restaurant AssociationFederal, state and possibly local laws mandate certain animals be allowed into all places of public accommodation, including restaurants. To many, this is counter intuitive.…
New Delaware Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect September 26, 2027: What Employers Need to Know
A new Delaware pay transparency law is set to take effect on September 26, 2027. It requires employers to disclose compensation ranges and benefit information in job postings. Aimed at…
California’s Captive Audience Ban Preempted
On November 13, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) overturned a 75 year old precedent by restricting captive audience meetings. Previously under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), employers…
The NLRB’s Quorum Crisis and the Growing Constitutional Battle with the States
Published by: Rockland County Business JournalBy: Robert G. Brody and Matthew ChiotaSince January 2025, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has been operating without a quorum. The result…
Artificial Intelligence, Real Consequences & Liabilities for Employers
Published by: Westfair Business JournalBy Robert G. Brody and Catherine Y. BaileyIn August 2025, Otter.ai—a widely used provider of artificial intelligence (“AI”) notetaking services—was hit with a…
NLRB Advice Memo Allows Customer Non-Solicitation Provisions
In a recent Advice Memorandum issued in Star Crane &  Hoist, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) concluded that a customer non-solicitation clause included in a former employee’s separation agreement…
DOL Walks Back Biden-Era Independent Contractor Rule: What Employers Need to Know
By: Robert Brody and Matthew ChiotaIn a significant development for employers nationwide, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it will not enforce the Biden-era 2024 Independent Contractor (IC)…
H-1B Visas Now Require $100,000 Fee
September 19, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order requiring a $100,00 dollar fee for H-1B visa program applicants. The order was effective on September 21st. The President claims the…