On May 19, 2025, U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum launching the “Civil Rights Fraud Initiative” (the “CRFI”).  The CRFI outlines how individuals can pursue claims against federally funded organizations that knowingly violate federal civil rights laws through the use of the False Claims Act (“FCA”).

I. Overview of the False Claims

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania recently held that employees on strike were entitled to unemployment compensation (“UC”) benefits for the duration of their work stoppage because their employer had taken steps not expressly authorized by the applicable (though expired) collective bargaining agreement (“CBA”) and plan documents. ATI Flat Rolled Prods. LLC v. UCBR, 332

Did you know that you do not need to mail Form 1095-Cs if a notice is posted by March 3, 2025?

At the end of last year, a new law was enacted that would allow employers to provide Form 1095-C only if requested, so long as the employer complied with the IRS guidance.  The IRS

Yesterday, the Trump Administration announced that it offered voluntary buyouts to over two million federal employees.  Employees who voluntarily resign their position will receive payments equal to approximately eight months of their salary.  Obviously, the goal is to reduce the size of the federal workforce and related expenses.

From time to time, our clients ask

Since 1965, federal contractors have been required to take affirmative action to ensure that they are not discriminating against employees.  The affirmative action requirement stemmed from an executive order (11246) issued during the Johnson Administration.  That executive order related specifically to taking affirmative action to avoid discrimination on the basis of sex, race, and ethnicity. 

The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a decision finding that an employer violates the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) by requiring employees to attend meetings in which the employer expresses its views on unionization. The decision, Amazon.com Services LLC, was issued on November 13, 2024 and overruled precedent dating back to 1948.

Under