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. …

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The season’s greetings provide us with time to gather and reflect on the accomplishments and triumphs of ourselves and our peers. With a season so festive and spirits so bright, let’s not have legal nightmares keeping you up at night. You gather as co-workers, friends, and colleagues,…

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…

In Pennsylvania, fall is in full swing, football season is hitting its stride and Thanksgiving is just around the corner.  What is on the menu for employers as the fall turns to winter?  Maybe some more restrictions on marijuana testing in the workplace?  Medical Marijuana is legal in PA and if you listen to the…

The holiday season is in full swing, and what better way to celebrate the joyous season than with a festive soiree, right?  In many cases, this is the first time in a couple of years that employees are getting together for an in-person gathering.  Some employees may be ready to reconnect and cut loose.  So,…

No, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you.  You read that correctly.  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently affirmed a ruling by the NLRB which found an employer violated the National Labor Relations Act when it fired an employee who wrote a vulgar phrase on an overtime sign-up sheet.  But, the…

We recently wrote about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence in the hiring process.  AI is exploding.  It is being put to use in many different industries and toward many different applications, including in various human resources related functions.  As we previously discussed, the use of AI can…