President Trump’s recent executive orders call for the elimination and, in some cases, requisite penalties for certain DEI initiatives and the data collection and reporting that accompanies them. In addition to raising questions about company culture, these orders may conflict with the mandates of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), creating compliance issues for global employers.  

From meal breaks to bonuses, employers in the healthcare industry manage one of the most complex workforces. They also face a spectrum of competing federal and state laws and regulations regarding employees’ wages and hours.

While recent executive orders have attempted to dismantle DEI initiatives under the guise of illegality, it is crucial for employers today to understand how to maintain inclusivity across their workforce and support all employees as individuals. 

Ensuring the safety and security of residents in assisted living facilities (ALFs) is a top priority for many healthcare employers. Unfortunately, the theft of residents’ valuable possessions remains a troubling issue that may undermine trust and well-being of essential healthcare workers.

Food establishments are committed to serving all customers fairly, including offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. 

In light of President Trump’s recent Executive Orders, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and policies are facing unprecedented scrutiny.

Leveraging data is one of an organization's most valuable assets. Metrics measure market competitiveness and help ensure pay equity and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Restaurant operators and employers may likely face significant challenges in hiring and retaining their workforces under the new administration.

Status of Forces Agreements—(SOFAs)—are designed to delineate the jurisdiction of military personnel and their dependents when stationed in a foreign country.

“All of this is to say that for 2025, and perhaps beyond, the writing appears to be on the wall as to true non-competes. They, whoever they are, are coming for employers who are aggressive in their choice of which employees are bound by true non-competes, the extent of the restrictions and the enforcement actions taken.”

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Workplace Law in 2025 00:45 FTC's Non-Compete Rule: A Legal Battle 06:00 Future of Non-Compete Legislation 08:51 Trends in Non-Compete Enforcement and Drafting