In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter use a dark comic sketch from Inside Amy Schumer as a starting point for a serious conversation about antisemitism in the workplace. Joined by Andrew Goretsky, senior
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ICE Reclassifies Common Form I-9 Errors as Substantive Violations
By Robert Lee & Yane McKenzie
For the first time in more than 10 years, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has updated its Form I‑9 inspection guidance on “technical” and “substantive” violations by publishing a Fact Sheet indicating that many errors that were previously treated…
Perms, Pay Equity, and the Power of Experts
In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter are joined by Paul White, a partner at Resolution Economics, to demystify the world of expert witnesses in employment matters. Using memorable clips from My Cousin Vinny,…
Labor + Employment Workforce Watch – April 2026
Labor + Employment Workforce Watch is a guide to the employment law developments most likely to impact your business. The Troutman Pepper Locke Labor + Employment team represents employers in the most sensitive workplace matters, enabling our clients to concentrate…
Hot Flashes, Cold Policies: Legal and Benefit Strategies for Menopause
In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter confront a workplace issue that affects millions but is often ignored: menopause. Joined by psychotherapist, former attorney, and author Lauren Tetenbaum and employee benefits partner Lydia Parker,…
Virginia Enacts New Restrictions on the Use of Noncompetes
Employers will soon be obligated to provide employees with severance benefits if they want to have an enforceable noncompete in Virginia and they also will be prohibited from entering into noncompetes with health care professionals, except in connection with the…
Before You Front the Funds: Benefits and Pitfalls of Earned Wage Access Tools
In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter are joined by their Troutman Pepper Locke colleague Carlin McCrory, co-host of the Payment Pros podcast. Together, they explore the emerging world of earned wage access (EWA),…
Lords, Ladies, and Labor Laws: Downton Abbey and the Modern Employer
In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter swap the halls of corporate America for the grand corridors of Downton Abbey, using the beloved British period drama to unpack the real‑world differences between U.S. and…
Massachusetts Trial Court Holds Quarterly Bonuses May Be ‘Wages’ Under Wage Act
On January 22, 2026, in Pres v. Sensys Gatso USA, Inc., a Massachusetts trial court ruled that the Massachusetts Wage Act (the Wage Act) encompasses quarterly bonuses not conditioned on defined contingencies. This decision highlights the importance of Massachusetts employers…
New Jersey’s Family Leave Act: Prepare for Expansion in 2026
On January 17, Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law (A3451/S2950) that significantly amends the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA). The new rules, which take effect on July 17, 2026, will expand the employers covered under…