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Religious Discrimination - General
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Acting Chair Andrea Lucas issued a statement on March 17, 2025, notifying universities and colleges that the EEOC intends to hold them accountable for antisemitism in on-campus workspaces.
Immigration - General
The Trump Administration is reportedly finalizing a new travel ban that will prohibit or severely limit the citizens of more than 40 countries from entering the United States. On Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) aimed at enhancing vetting procedures . This EO dire
HR - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
A federal district court judge in Maryland denied the Trump Administration’s motion to stay implementation of a preliminary injunction enjoining aspects of the administration’s EOs that ban “illegal DEI” while the administration appeals the injunction order.
HR - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Biden-era guidance on responsible AI use has recently been removed from public-facing websites of certain federal agencies including the EEOC, OFCCP and DOL. However, that does not mean companies are not absolved from legal responsibilities when utilizing AI in support of business operations.
Immigration - General
On March 12, 2025, USCIS issued an Interim Final Regulation (IFR) designating a new registration form to comply with statutory alien registration and fingerprinting provisions. The IFR goes into effect on April 11, 2025. Under current law, with limited exceptions, non-U.S. citizens over the age of 1
HR - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
TakeawaysThe federal court clarified that its preliminary injunction against the enforcement of EOs banning “illegal DEI” programs applies to federal executive branch agencies, departments, commissions, and their heads, officers, agents, and subdivisions, not just to those named in the complaint. Em
Labor Law - General
A federal judge for the District of Columbia held President Donald Trump’s termination of National Labor Relations Board Member Gwynne Wilcox violated the National Labor Relations Act; Wilcox’s reinstatement restores Board quorum. Wilcox v. Trump and Kaplan, No. 1:25-cv-00334 (D.D.C Mar. 6, 2025). T
Immigration - General
USCIS issued a grace period on March 8, 2025, for the dozen updated immigration forms it released in February and March 2025 and made effective immediately. These forms include the N-400 for naturalization, I-485 for adjustment of status, and I-131 for travel documents. Applicants may use the previo
Immigration - General
Employers in the technology industry are preparing for monumental changes in immigration enforcement under the new presidential administration, from increased ICE site visits to I-9 audits.
HR - Education Industry
The Department of Education has rolled out guidance on how it plans to enforce President Trump’s recent EOs regarding "unlawful DEI." Although the guidance provides education institutions with some information regarding how to comply, many questions remain unanswered.
Federal Gov't - DOJ
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced its intention to expand the use of criminal statutes to address illegal immigration . This move underscores the administration’s commitment to enforcement initiatives that hold employers accountable for compliance failures. This policy shift may result i
Labor Law - NLRB
Recently selected acting GC William Cowen’s Memo 25-05 rescinds dozens of his predecessor’s expansive and novel enforcement priorities.
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Federal Gov't - General
Since taking office, President Trump has made significant changes at federal agencies affecting workplace regulations. In addition to appointing new leadership, President Trump swiftly removed sitting commissioners of the EEOC and NLRB, limiting a number of key agency operations.
WARN
Manufacturing employers are facing more uncertainty than ever as the threats of reciprocal tariffs and supply shortages loom. Reductions in force may appear to be the most expedient solution but competing federal and state regulations may challenge that notion.
Immigration - Visas
President Donald Trump has announced that he plans to offer the “Trump Gold Card” to replace the existing EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. The Trump Gold Card Program would allow an investor who is willing to invest $5 million in the U.S. economy to obtain permanent residency. The current EB-5 Immig
HR - Education Industry
Since his inauguration, President Trump has issued dozens of executive orders affecting employers, including higher education institutions. These orders have quickly created multiple compliance hurdles.
Immigration - General
USCIS has announced that it is establishing a new form and process by which undocumented immigrants may register pursuant to section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. § 1302) and a Jan. 20, 2025, executive order. President Donald Trump’s “ Protecting the American People Agai
Sex and Gender Discrimination
TakeawaysA former employee sued Liberty University alleging it violated Title VII when it fired her because of her transgender status.The case raises issues of first impression in the Fourth Circuit, and the district court rejected Liberty’s arguments against the suit proceeding.Employers should ant
HR - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
President Trump’s recent executive orders call for the elimination and, in some cases, requisite penalties for certain DEI initiatives and the data collection and reporting that accompanies them. In addition to raising questions about company culture, these orders may conflict with the mandates of t