As featured in #WorkforceWednesday®: This week, we’re focused on federal contractors and the effects that the reinstatement of Executive Orders 14151 and 14173 will have on employers.
Federal Contractors Alert: DEI Restrictions Reinstated by Appeals Court
President Trump’s executive orders against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are back in effect after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit stayed a nationwide injunction, posing new compliance challenges for federal contractors.
In this week’s episode, Epstein Becker Green attorneys Nathaniel M. Glasser and Frank C. Morris, Jr., outline the implications for employers, focusing on the False Claims Act, whistleblower risks, and the need for certification of compliance with anti-discrimination laws. Tune in to learn what steps your organization can take to mitigate potential penalties and retaliation claims.
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Other Highlights
Whistleblower Challenges and Employer Responses: One-on-One with Alex Barnard
Managing whistleblower claims can be particularly challenging when they involve internal experts. Epstein Becker Green’s Alex Barnard shares insights on managing these challenges, distinguishing job duties from legitimate concerns, and investigating claims fairly.
DEI Executive Orders Are Back in Force with Court of Appeals Ruling
Workforce Bulletin
Frank C. Morris, Jr.; Briar L. McNutt; Kathleen M. Williams; Susan Gross Sholinsky; Nathaniel M. Glasser
EEOC Joins Forces with DOJ to Double Down on Opposition to DEI
Insights
Frank C. Morris, Jr.; Nathaniel M. Glasser; Elizabeth Houghton LaGreca; Lauri F. Rasnick; Susan Gross Sholinsky
Trump Fires Two Commissioners and Solidifies Control Over FTC
Antitrust Byte
E. John Steren, Patricia M. Wagner, Jeremy R. Morris
DOGE Office Closures Raise Wage Enforcement Worries
Law360 Employment Authority (subscription required)
Paul DeCamp quoted
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