Monthly Archives: December 2017

Second Trump Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda Again Focuses on Administration’s “Deregulation” Efforts

Under federal law, most executive branch agencies, including the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),

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Guide To Assigning Census Occupational Classification Codes (OCCs) To Achieve Reliable Availability Analyses

Federal contractors that prepare affirmative action plans (AAPs) for women and minorities typically use U.S. Census data to calculate the

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Federal Court Gives EEOC One Year To Come Up With New ADA/GINA Wellness Plan Regulations

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled recently that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has until

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Germany’s Sweeping New Pay Transparency Law Gives Employees Right To Request Peers’ Average Compensation Data Beginning on January 6, 2018

In 2017, Germany enacted a new law requiring employers that regularly employ more than 500 employees in that country, including

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Status Update of Key Trump Administration Personnel

As we approach the end of President Trump’s first year in office, we thought this would be a good time

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EEOC’s Draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2018-2022 Reflects More Balanced Approach to Enforcement Than Previous Plan

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published its draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2018-2022, which is

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Another Multi-Million Dollar FCRA Class Action Settlement Underscores the Importance of Strict Compliance With That Law’s Requirements When Using Third Parties To Conduct Background Checks

Avis Budget Car Rental recently agreed to pay $2.7 million to settle a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) class action

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As Expected, Labor Department Issues Formal Proposal To Rescind Restrictive “Tip Pool” Rule

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has formally proposed revising its regulations interpreting the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to

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Former Justice Department Lawyer Ondray Harris Is the New Director of the Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

The Department of Labor (DOL) has confirmed with an NT Lakis attorney that Ondray T. Harris has been tapped as

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