As featured in #WorkforceWednesday®: This week, we’re highlighting notable employment law updates from federal agencies and the courts, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
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EEOC Releases FAQs on the State of the Agency
The EEOC, under the leadership of Acting Chair Andrea Lucas, recently released answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) following President Trump's series of executive orders affecting the agency.
DOL Halts OFCCP Activity Under Rescinded Executive Order
Acting Secretary of Labor Vince Micone recently issued an order directing the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to stop all enforcement activity under rescinded Executive Order 11246.
DOL Independent Contractor Rule Paused
The Fifth Circuit recently granted the DOL's request to delay oral arguments, and it seems likely that the independent contractor rule will be short-lived.
Other Highlights
Executive Order 14173: How Public Companies’ DEI Initiatives May Be Targeted and Key Actions to Take Now
Insights
Briar L. McNutt, Lauri F. Rasnick, Susan Gross Sholinsky
DEI Dead at Revamped EEOC: EEOC Enforcement Priorities After Trump Administration Makeover
Workforce Bulletin
Frank C. Morris, Jr.; Stuart M. Gerson; Jennifer Stefanick Barna; Susan Gross Sholinsky; Isabel Wolf
False Claims Act Exposure in Focus: President Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting DEI Programs
Health Law Advisor
George B. Breen; Daniel C. Fundakowski; Stuart M. Gerson; Frank C. Morris, Jr.; Alkida Kacani
New FTC Chairman Signals Change
Antitrust Byte
E. John Steren, Patricia M. Wagner, Jeremy R. Morris
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