On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Groff v. DeJoy that under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, employers are required to provide religious accommodations...

Virginia's Legislative Session for 2025 adopted several bills potentially impacting employers and their employees.

After weeks of confusion as to what types of DEI initiatives in the workplace can exist under the Trump Administration, the EEOC has released two new technical assistance...

The EEOC recently issued an updated version of its Visual Disabilities in the Workplace and Americans with Disabilities Act technical assistance document.

As a follow-up to our previous Alert on the new vaccine mandate for government contractors, and in response to questions we have received from many of you, we share the following:

The NLRB delivered good news to employers looking for clarity when dealing with joint employer issues. On February 26, 2026, the NLRB restored its 2020 employer-friendly rule regarding joint employer standards...

On February 2, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Examinations announced its examination priorities for 2023, which focus significantly on advisers to private funds.

The second half of 2021 brings local minimum wage increases. On July 1, 2021, the minimum wages in Montgomery County, Maryland and the District of Columbia rose.

On November 18, 2021, the District of Columbia amended the Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act to provide paid leave for COVID-19 vaccinations and recovery.

The EEOC recently published a fact sheet pertaining to the use of wearable technologies. Wearable technologies, or "wearables," are digital devices like rings, fitness trackers, watches, glasses or helmets...

Amanda, you currently serve as President of the D.C. Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Can you tell us a little bit about that organization...

There are all kinds of sports analogies in litigation. In baseball, the quality of a pitch depends on how well the pitcher holds the ball.

The Internal Revenue Code clearly sets forth the legal rights for all types of nonprofit tax-exempt organizations regarding the procedures to follow if "a determination by the Secretary" is made regarding the initial qualification or continuing qualification of the nonprofit organization's status. The term "Secretary" is defined as the Secretary of the Treasury "or his delegate".

As you may have already heard, on April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") issued a final rule banning most non-compete clauses in employment contracts in the U.S. ("Final Rule").

If you have a D.C. restaurant and take a tip credit for an employee, you must submit your annual compliance documents to D.C.'s Office of Human Rights ("DCOHR") by May 31, 2024.

It has been quite a year for employers trying to navigate the Trump Administration's executive orders related to DEI programs.

As the government shutdown continues, employers, particularly federal contractors and grant recipients...

Per the EEOC, CONFIRMED that employers CAN ask employees whether they have received the COVID-19 vaccine and may require proof of vaccination.

On July 4, 2025, H.R. 1, a/k/a the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" ("Act"), was signed into law, introducing significant changes to the federal tax treatment of tip income and overtime compensation.

With funding deadlines fast approaching, another government shutdown may be on the horizon. If your organization navigated the Fall 2025 shutdown, now is the time to revisit those procedures and ensure...