Carmen F. Francella III ●  The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development recently published FAQs that provide guidance on the Commonwealth’s new Salary Range Transparency Act (“the Act”). The Act requires employers with 100 or more employees at any time during the prior calendar year to submit their Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”)-1 reports to…

Andrew I. Herman and Gabrielle I. Weiss ● In a significant move, President Donald Trump has fired a member of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) without reference to the statutory protections that typically shield Board members from being removed without cause. While incoming administrations, regardless of party, have historically taken steps to populate federal…

 Mark Blondman and Gabrielle I. Weiss ● As reported in all forms of media, the Trump administration has launched a nationwide blitz of immigration enforcement that is not likely to abate in the short term. Raids, which the administration has characterized as focused on detaining and deporting those who pose a threat to public safety and national security,…

Andrew I. Herman ● In a much-anticipated move, President Donald Trump has fired Jennifer Abruzzo, the general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”). Trump’s action follows a precedent set by former President Joe Biden. On his first day in office four years ago, Biden ousted Peter Robb, the NLRB’s general counsel during the…

 Anthony B. Haller, Theresa A. Topping, and Kevin M. Passerini ● It is nearly impossible to think about the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) without thinking about the chaos caused by the non-compete ban it approved last year over vociferous dissent only to have the ban vacated and set aside nationwide by the Northern District of Texas. Curiosity…

 Anthony B. Haller and Theresa A. Topping ● On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order (“EO”) titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” explicitly revoking Executive Order 11246, which  mandated federal contractors comply with certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) related requirements, including the dissemination and enforcement of nondiscriminatory policies,…

Theresa A. Topping ● Salary threshold. . .$35,568.00. . .the Eastern District of Texas. . .not the classic answers you expect to hear from your loved ones around the Thanksgiving table when you ask, “Hey guys, what are you most thankful for?” While family, friends, food, and a roof over your head are all great,…