What You Need to Know About the OFCCP: Part 1 – 2023 Year in Review
Release Date: 03/12/2024
Safeguarding Trust: Preventing Theft in Assisted Living Facilities
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Ensuring the safety and security of residents in assisted living facilities (ALFs) is a top priority for many healthcare employers. Unfortunately, the theft of residents’ valuable possessions remains a troubling issue that may undermine trust and well-being of essential healthcare workers.
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ADA Public Accommodation Challenges for Restaurant Industry Operators
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Food establishments are committed to serving all customers fairly, including offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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The Impact of President Trump’s EO’s on DEI: Essential Strategies for Employers
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In light of President Trump’s recent Executive Orders, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and policies are facing unprecedented scrutiny.
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We get work®: An Exclusive Interview with Kyla Pavlina, Chief People Officer at Scipher Medicine
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Leveraging data is one of an organization's most valuable assets. Metrics measure market competitiveness and help ensure pay equity and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
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Exceptional Service: Restaurant Immigration Compliance for Employers
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Restaurant operators and employers may likely face significant challenges in hiring and retaining their workforces under the new administration.
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Navigating SOFAs + Remote Work: Dependents of Military, USG Personnel, and Civilian Contractors Abroad
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Status of Forces Agreements—(SOFAs)—are designed to delineate the jurisdiction of military personnel and their dependents when stationed in a foreign country.
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Countering the Trend Against True Non-Competes
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“All of this is to say that for 2025, and perhaps beyond, the writing appears to be on the wall as to true non-competes. They, whoever they are, are coming for employers who are aggressive in their choice of which employees are bound by true non-competes, the extent of the restrictions and the enforcement actions taken.” Chapters 00:00 Navigating Workplace Law in 2025 00:45 FTC's Non-Compete Rule: A Legal Battle 06:00 Future of Non-Compete Legislation 08:51 Trends in Non-Compete Enforcement and Drafting
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Political Pendulum Swings and the “Labor Renaissance”
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“Most of our clients and most employers out there understand that there's going to be a pendulum swing. The key thing for us right now is to make decisions that consider where the law is and where it might go, understanding that we have four-year terms in the presidential administrations and things always change.” Chapters 00:00 Navigating Workplace Law in 2025 01:12 The Future of the NLRB and Union Activity 06:52 Organizing Trends and Worker Sentiment 12:04 Transactional Activity and Economic Impacts 15:48 Litigation Challenges and Future Outlook
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Practical and Political Tipping Points for Workplace Accommodations
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“The only thing for sure that we can say about 2025 is that the changes are just going to keep coming. So, make sure that you've really got your eye on the ball, that you're plugged into your different resources so that you can stay ahead of the curve, be compliant and be the employer of choice.” Chapters 00:00 Navigating Workplace Law in 2025 02:11 The Impact of PWFA on Employers 05:28 Return to Work Initiatives and Employee Accommodations 08:49 Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace 11:57 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Practices 18:41 Trends in Paid Family Medical...
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AI’s New Laws + Traditional Issues
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“It’s like an AI chicken or the egg conundrum. Who should own the liability there? Should it be the developers of these technologies or should it be the users? If you're trying to make that determination, where does that line fall? This uncertainty has worked its way into different legislation across the country. It really reflects how these lawmakers are grappling with some of these issues that, frankly, don't have an easy answer.” Chapters 00:00 Navigating Workplace Law in 2025 00:45 The Evolving Landscape of Workplace AI 10:06 Legislative Developments and Transparency in AI Laws...
info_outlineIn 2023, the OFCCP demonstrated renewed vigor in audits, recovering $17.3 million from federal contractors for alleged hiring and compensation discrimination. It also was a year of churn, challenge, and change.