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NLRB Ready to Return to Work Once Trump Nominations are Approved
Published:July 24, 202535Views0Likes0CommentsShare
On July 17, 2025, the Trump Administration sent a number of key nominations to the Senate, including two National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) nominees. The five-member Board has…
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Legal, Wage and Hour
DOL Wage and Hour Division No Longer Seeking Liquidated Damages at Administrative Stage
Published:July 14, 202551Views0Likes0CommentsShare
One of the biggest costs in most Wage and Hour enforcement cases is “liquidated damages.” Liquidated damages are effectively a penalty imposed on the violating employer equal to 100% of…
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Discrimination and Harassment, Law
CROWN Laws: What You Need to Know – Whether You Have One or Not
Published:July 11, 202581Views0Likes0CommentsShare
By Robert G. Brody and William C. CollinsState CROWN laws have exhibited growing popularity since the passage of the first CROWN Act in 2019. CROWN, which stands for “Creating…
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Immigration Related Issues, Legal Updates
Federal Government Requires English Proficiency for Commercial Drivers
Published:July 2, 202547Views0Likes0CommentsShare
By Robert G. Brody, William C. Collins, and Fintan S. LalorThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently issued Guidance regarding the enforcement of English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements…
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Legal, NLRB
Supreme Court Rules NLRB Member to Remain Fired – For Now
Published:June 27, 202562Views0Likes0CommentsShare
The United States Supreme Court recently issued a decision granting President Trump’s request to Stay the reinstatement of National Labor Relations Board (the “Board” or “NLRB”) Member Gwynne Wilcox. Consequently,…
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Discrimination and Harassment, Legal Updates
Next Week is the Filing Deadline for the Revised EEO-1 Report
Published:June 20, 202556Views0Likes0CommentsShare
By William Collins and Robert G. BrodyThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) collects workforce data on sex and race /ethnicity by type of job grouping. The 2024 EEO-1 Component…
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Employment, Legal Updates
Supreme Court Denies Review of Overtime Exemption Issue
Published:May 28, 202579Views0Likes0CommentsShare
By Robert G. Brody and Fintan S. LalorThe Supreme Court recently denied a petition to review a First Circuit Appellate Court decision that held a wholesale plumbing and HVAC…
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Immigration Related Issues, Legal
NEW DEVELOPMENT: Immigration Enforcement Efforts Surge – Zeroing in on Employers
Published:May 22, 202584Views0Likes0CommentsShare
Published By: Westfair Business JournalBy Robert G. Brody and Fintan S. LalorThe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) immigration enforcement crackdown has taken a sudden and dramatic shift…
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Discrimination and Harassment, Legal Updates
Executive Order Aims to Eliminate Disparate-Impact Liability
Published:May 15, 202571Views0Likes0CommentsShare
By Robert G. Brody and Fintan S. LalorPresident Trump recently issued an Executive Order (EO) titled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy” which aims to eliminate disparate-impact liability in…
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Employment, Immigration Related Issues, Legal Updates
New Version of I-9 Form Published
Published:May 9, 2025120Views0Likes0CommentsShare
By Robert G. Brody and Fintan S. LalorThe U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a new version of the I-9 Form. This latest version features only a…
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