Federal Government

Takeaways Keith Sonderling is currently serving as Acting Secretary of Labor and previously held senior DOL roles, including Deputy Secretary and leadership positions in the Wage and Hour Division. Sonderling’s nomination elevates a seasoned policymaker with prior leadership experience at both the Department of Labor and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The DOL under Sonderling can be expected to continue a focus on compliance assistance and rulemaking to clarify agency regulations and …

U.S. Supreme Court Holds that President Has Broad (but Limited) Authority to Fire Agency Leaders In a pair of widely expected opinions, the U.S. Supreme Court made it easier for the president to fire the leaders of federal agencies. In the first opinion, Trump v. Slaughter , the Court held that the president can fire the heads of most federal agencies at will. But in the second, Trump v. Cook , the Court refused to extend that general rule to the Federal Reserve. tgelbman@littler.com Tue, 06/30…

In this installment of our Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2026 podcast series, shareholders Jim Paul (St. Louis/Tampa), Aimee Parsons (Portland (ME)), and Carolyn Russell (Houston) break down the EEOC’s shifting enforcement priorities under Chair Andrea Lucas, including the rescission of the 2024 harassment guidance and the agency’s stance on unlawful DEI. The speakers also examine the […]

The Beltway Buzz ® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business.

On June 25, 2026, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) published a notice in the Federal Register that confirms that the government’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) contract clause reaches well beyond traditional contractors. Any GSA contractor, including companies that lease space to federal agencies or operate concessions on federal property, now fall within its scope, and noncompliance can carry suspension, debarment, or False Claims Act risks.

On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States held in Trump v. Slaughter that the "for cause" removal provision for Federal Trade Commission (FTC) members is "contrary to the separation of powers enshrined in the [United States] Constitution." The decision could have broader implications for the president’s authority to remove officers of other federal agencies, such as the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).

Goldberg Segalla’s Laura Colca and Jason Ganfer provide FinCEN real estate rule overview for New York attorneys.

Policy Week in Review – June 18, 2026 DOL Goes After Unemployment Insurance Fraud, Putting Governors on Notice tgelbman@littler.com Thu, 06/18/2026 - 12:17

Government contractors and recipients of federal financial assistance are once again seeing agencies revisit guidance documents as part of broader efforts to reduce administrative requirements for regulated entities. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has withdrawn Circular 4704.1A, its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements and guidelines for recipients of FTA financial assistance. The withdrawal took effect May 20, 2026. The now-withdrawn guidance applied to certain FTA applica…

The Beltway Buzz ® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business.

The Beltway Buzz ® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business.

Policy Week in Review – June 12, 2026 House Passes Union-Backed Faster Labor Contracts Act tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 06/12/2026 - 08:35