Congress Approves Respect for Marriage Act To Codify Same-Sex Marriage Recognition
As expected, the U.S. Congress has approved and sent to President Biden for his signature a bill that establishes a
2022 Election Post-Mortem: More Gridlock Coming on Employment-Related Legislation
As we have reported previously, President Biden has publicly expressed his desire to be known as the “most pro-union president”
Congress Clears “Speak Out Act” Banning Certain Pre-Dispute NDAs for President’s Signature
As we predicted,[1] the lame-duck Congress has given final approval to the so-called “Speak Out Act” (S. 4524), federal legislation
Expanding Whistleblower Retaliation Protection for Federal Employees
Before adjourning for this week’s elections, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would significantly expand whistleblower retaliation protection
Congress Tees Up Bill To End Pre-Dispute NDAs Related to Sexual Assault or Harassment
Before leaving town for pre-election campaigning, the U.S. Senate quietly approved the so-called “Speak Out Act” (S. 4524), legislation that
California Enacts Several New Laws Expanding and Extending Workplace Protections
Once again burnishing its reputation as the most progressive U.S. state with respect to imposing workplace mandates on private sector
Short Term Spending Bill Funds EEOC, OFCCP at Last Year’s Levels for Now
Once again, Congress has failed to reach agreement on spending levels to fund the government for the upcoming fiscal year
Congress Moving Closer to Agreement on Data Privacy Legislation
An issue that has not drawn much public attention but which has potential major implications for U.S. employers is federal
Union-Friendly House Overhaul of Workforce Training Laws Likely Dead for Now
From time to time, we receive inquiries about various federal workforce training programs that are established under the federal Workforce
House Democrats Load Up “Must-Pass” Defense Bill With Union Wish List
Among the very few “must-pass” bills that Congress has to deal with each year is the annual National Defense Authorization