Our “Week in Review” alerts seek to highlight the important activity related to labor, employment, and education each week from the new presidential administration. The pace at which President Trump issued executive orders and implemented changes across federal agencies in […]
As corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (“DEI”) face increasing legal and political scrutiny, a deep divide is emerging among states on how they view these initiatives. Some states are doubling down on their commitments through actions that encourage diversity […]
Each week as the new presidential administration takes shape, we get a clearer picture of how its priorities will affect federal agencies, and how those changes will affect the employers and educational institutions that interact with those agencies. To help […]
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a “Dear Colleague Letter” on Friday, February 14, in which it set out the new administration’s interpretation of nondiscrimination obligations for educational institutions that receive federal funding. The Letter warns […]
Last week was another busy week for the White House, with several notable Executive Orders and more agency leadership changes. As we reported in our previous Week in Review, these sweeping changes are expected given the new administration. To help […]
It is no secret that whenever there is a change in the Oval Office it is common for the incoming administration to implement quick and widespread changes to effectuate campaign promises. Indeed, in modern times, newly elected presidents often speak […]
In the evening hours of Monday, January 27, 2025, President Donald Trump fired National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo and Democratic Board member Gwynne Wilcox. While the termination of General Counsel Abruzzo was expected, the termination of […]
The new year is ushering in notable changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), and with it, significant implications for employers. As of January 1, 2025, employers in Illinois may not discriminate against their employees based on “reproductive health […]
