Attention Employers: Are DEI Policies DOA? Here’s What You Need To Know About President Trump’s Executive Orders And The Impact On Your Workplace

Just days after his inauguration on January 20, 2025, President Trump wasted no time advancing his agenda by signing a flurry of Executive Orders (EOs), several of which focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and DEI and accessibility (DEIA); gender identity; and affirmative action. The EOs provide insight into the new administration’s priorities and reshape how employers must view and meet their obligations under Title VII and other federal laws to provide equal […]

By | Feb 22, 2025 ||

Iowa Lawmakers Debating Bills With Employment Ramifications

Stay up to speed on proposed employment laws currently under consideration by the Iowa legislature!

With the flurry of legal developments at the federal level, we shouldn’t lose sight of the legislative developments occurring in Iowa. There are a number of proposed laws that would have a significant impact on Iowa employers.

Treatment of adoptive parent employees. House File 248 proposes a change to Iowa’s Wage Payment Collection Act related to employee benefits for adoptive parents. The proposed […]

By | Feb 20, 2025 ||

Michigan Employers Should Prepare For February 21 Deadline For Earned Sick Time Act Notice And Posting Requirements

Barring last minute intervention from the state legislature, Michigan employers will need to start complying with the requirements of the Earned Sick Time Act (“ESTA”) next week on February 21. The law’s requirements are discussed in detail here, While both the Michigan House and the Senate have introduced bills attempting to modify ESTA (with one House bill passing in January), it is unlikely that either will pass the necessary legislation in time to avoid the […]

By | Feb 18, 2025 ||