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March 28 2025
Client Alert: Department of Labor Issues Guidance on FMLA Interaction with State Paid Family Leave
The US Department of Labor recently issued an Opinion Letter stating that an employer cannot require an employee to concurrently use employer-provided paid time off (“PTO”) while they are receiving state or local Paid Family Leave (“PFL”) benefits.
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March 18 2025
Client Alert: The Temporary Block On The Administration’s DEI Executive Orders Is Lifted
As previously reported, the Trump Administration issued a series of Executive Orders earlier this year targeting DEI programs. On February 21, 2025, a nationwide injunction was issued, temporarily stopping aspects of the enforcement and certification processes of the following Executive Orders: Executive Order 14173 (ending illegal discrimination and restoring merit-based opportunity) and Executive Order 14151 (ending radical and wasteful government DEI programs and preferencing).
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February 07 2025
Client Alert: Ending Illegal DEI and DEIA Discrimination and Preferences
On February 5, 2025, the United States Attorney General issued a Memo titled “Ending Illegal DEI and DEIA Discrimination and Preferences.” The Memo, among other things, includes a directive to the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division and the Office of Legal Policy to submit a report by March 1, 2025 on specific topics (“March Report”).
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February 06 2025
Client Alert: Non-Profit Funding Update
On January 27, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget issued a Memo directing agencies to freeze all funding while a comprehensive analysis was conducted of all government funded programs. The purpose of the review was to evaluate whether the government funded programs are in line with the Executive Orders that have been issued.
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February 03 2025
Client Alert: Navigating DEI Programs During the Trump Administration
In the face of the Executive Orders issued by President Trump, many not for profit organizations are questioning their DEI programs. So far, the Trump administration has issued several executive orders addressing DEI issues.
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January 29 2025
Client Alert: Updated Guidance for the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act
New York City has updated its guidance for the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act. The updated guidance addresses the amended rules governing safe/sick leave and the January 2024 law creating a private right of action for violations of the law.
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January 16 2025
Client Alert: Guidance For Employers Impacted By The California Wildfires
In the wake of California’s ongoing battle with the various wildfires plaguing the state, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a “Proclamation of a State of Emergency” on January 7, 2025. As California continues to be impacted by these wildfires, here are some reminders to help employers manage the challenges associated with this disaster.
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December 20 2024
Client Alert: What To Do If ICE Comes to Your Business
If you own or run a business, even if none of your employees are undocumented immigrants, there is a chance that agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may come to your business looking to inspect your Form I-9’s and search for undocumented immigrants. Employment attorney Paul Rooney provides tips on what to do before, during and after a raid.
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