It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially given the rapid pace at which the Trump administration has been moving on initiatives impacting the workplace and beyond. For the latest changes and a compliance action plan, here’s a quick review of some critical developments we tracked in February and a checklist of the essential items you should consider addressing in March and beyond.
| _____ | Get primed on Trump’s whirlwind start. Not to start this recap by pointing you to another one – but we’ve got a lot to cover. The Trump administration’s first few weeks alone included major policy shifts on a wide range of workplace law issues. In case you missed it, here’s our 21-day recap for employers. |
| _____ | Keep refining DEI strategies as changes unfold. The spotlight on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is intensifying. A Maryland federal court blocked enforcement of two anti-DEI executive orders while a new lawsuit challenging their constitutionality plays out in court, and 16 states are taking a stand against the administration’s actions. In this time of uncertainty, you should frequently check our DEI FAQs for updates. |
| _____ | Reassess federal labor law matters. Recent shakeups within the National Labor Relations Board have led employers to seek clarity on the current state of the agency. But one thing is certain: its new Acting General Counsel, who just rolled back many policies issued by his predecessor, will be... |
In a July 2, 2025, press release, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new "DOJ-HHS False Claims Act Working Group" (the Working Group) and identified multiple priority enforcement effo...