Compliance Stuff

Here are the top ten items you should tackle in September, based on the latest workplace law developments and upcoming critical compliance dates: _____ Assess workplace impact of recent SCOTUS rulings.  Take a look back on all the SCOTUS cases from the past year that impacted your workplace, industry, and litigation exposure.  Click here  for a quick guide along with a rating for how impactful each decision will be for employers. _____ Track employment-related AI lawsuits.  In  the latest big lawsuit , filed on August 4, an unsuccessful job applicant sued Sirius XM Radio in federal court claiming the company’s AI-powered hiring tool discriminated against him based on his race. Another  new lawsuit  highlights concerns about AI notetakers. _____ Vet your AI bias auditors.  Speaking of AI developments, as you increasingly use artificial intelligence tools to help shape your decisions, you’ll likely retain vendors to conduct AI bias audits. But ...

Welcome to FP’s First 100 Days Report for Employers. ( click here to access the full report ) The first 100 days of any new administration set the tone for what’s to come—and in 2025, that tone has been unmistakable: bold, fast-moving, and deeply consequential for employers. From sweeping personnel shifts to executive orders reshaping workplace policy, President Trump’s return to the White House has already led to dramatic changes in labor and employment law. Agencies are moving quickly, priorities are shifting sharply, and new flashpoints are emerging almost daily. For business leaders, the need for clear-eyed insight and proactive strategy has never been greater. That’s why we’ve created this special  100-Day Report —a snapshot of where things stand, where they’re headed, and what your organization should be doing to keep pace. With chapters covering everything from artificial intelligence and noncompetes to DEI, labor relations, immigration, and workplace safety, this series b...

  It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan for compliance, here is a quick review of some critical developments we tracked in December and a checklist of the essential items you should consider addressing in January and beyond. _____ Get ready for the new administration to take the reins.  You may already be following our post-election coverage on  workplace law developments to expect from the Trump administration , as well as President-elect Trump’s picks to lead  the Labor Department  and  the Federal Trade Commission  and for roles like  the Border Czar  and  the nation’s first AI Czar . We also offered  answers to your frequently asked questions  about the White House’s New DOGE Efficiency Initiative so you can separate myth from reality. You’l...