With the election of President Trump, we have begun to see the removal of undocumented aliens from the country. Many of our clients are seeing removal operations occurring in major cities being reported daily in the news. We have received
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Voluntary Buyouts: The Pros and Cons
Yesterday, the Trump Administration announced that it offered voluntary buyouts to over two million federal employees. Employees who voluntarily resign their position will receive payments equal to approximately eight months of their salary. Obviously, the goal is to reduce the…
The Pendulum Has Swung – Changes for Federal Contractors Under the Trump Administration
Since 1965, federal contractors have been required to take affirmative action to ensure that they are not discriminating against employees. The affirmative action requirement stemmed from an executive order (11246) issued during the Johnson Administration. That executive order related specifically…
Don’t End Up on The Naughty List This Year: Reminders for Employers As We Enter Holiday Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The season’s greetings provide us with time to gather and reflect on the accomplishments and triumphs of ourselves and our peers. With a season so festive and spirits so bright, let’s not…
NLRB Prohibits Captive Audience Meetings
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a decision finding that an employer violates the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) by requiring employees to attend meetings in which the employer expresses its views on unionization. The decision, Amazon.com Services LLC,…
Federal Court Blocks Rule Raising Minimum Salary Requirements for FLSA’s White-Collar Exemptions
On Friday, November 15, 2024, a federal district court in Texas struck down the U.S. Department of Labor’s final rule issued in April 2024 that increased the minimum salary requirements for the Fair Labor Standards Act’s white-collar overtime exemptions. Judge…
Let’s Talk Turkey: Prohibitions on Marijuana Next on the Menu for a City or State Near You?

In Pennsylvania, fall is in full swing, football season is hitting its stride and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. What is on the menu for employers as the fall turns to winter? Maybe some more restrictions on marijuana testing…
FTC’s Noncompete Ban Set Aside by Federal Court
On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, a federal judge in Texas set aside the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) Rule banning the use of noncompete agreements in employment, which was set to take effect on September 4, 2024. The judge held that…
Political Discourse in the Workplace: Considerations for Employers
With a presidential election just around the corner, employers can expect to see an uptick in political discussions in the workplace, if they haven’t already. The days when coworkers typically refrained from discussing politics and religion have passed. However, what…
Pennsylvania Imposes New Limitations on Health Care Noncompetes
On July 17, 2024, Pennsylvania passed a new law concerning noncompete agreements within the healthcare industry, which is known as the Fair Contracting for Health Care Practitioners Act (the “Act”). The Act will take effect on January 1, 2025, and…