As announced in our previous HR Law Talk blog post, the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (PBRA) made important changes to employers’ responsibilities to furnish information to employees under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). As part of the changes, employers may now provide “clear, conspicuous, and accessible” notice that individuals may request their Form 1095-B
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Tennessee Supreme Court Holds that Petitioning the State Government is Not Conduct Protected by the Common Law Tort of Retaliatory Discharge Against a Private Employer
A recent Tennessee Supreme Court decision has addressed a matter of first impression after years of contentious debate regarding employer COVID-19 vaccination policies for employees. Heather Smith (Smith) filed a lawsuit against BlueCross BlueShield (BlueCross) after BlueCross terminated her at-will employment.…
Register Now | Responding to Policy Shifts Under the Trump Administration
As we navigate a new year and a new administration, we are all grappling with an unprecedented wave of executive orders and memoranda from the Trump administration that are reshaping the workplace.
From dramatic shake-ups in the EEOC and NLRB to increased scrutiny of DEI practices, employers are facing yet another season of uncertainty.…
Big Changes Are Coming to the NLRB with President Trump’s Second Term
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is poised for a major shift following recent changes under the Trump administration. With two open seats on the board, President Trump is expected to appoint Republican members, reshaping the NLRB’s political landscape and reversing key Biden-era labor policies.…
Navigating Tennessee Background Check Laws: A Guide for Employers
By Robert Horton & Ashley Li
Employers in Tennessee face a complex legal landscape when conducting background checks on job applicants. Ensuring compliance with state and federal laws is essential to mitigate legal risks and maintain fair hiring practices. Below, we outline the key aspects of Tennessee background check laws and employer obligations.…
Updated Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program for ERISA Plans Includes Self-Correction Features
As announced in our previous HR Law Talk blog post, on January 15, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) published a much anticipated amended and restated version of the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP) in the Federal Register, which now includes two self-correction features. The VFCP, initially adopted…
Webinar | ICE Workplace Raids: Best Practices and Preparation for Employers
Along with my colleagues Anna Grizzle, Lisa Rivera and Elizabeth Warren, I provide guidance and best practices on effectively responding to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid.…
Ruling to Halt FTC’s Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
In a recent G2 Intelligence article, I discussed the Texas court ruling halting the ban on non-compete agreements issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2024. While the FTC plans to appeal the decision, employers should be aware of the issues surrounding non-competes in order to stay compliant with the law.…
President Trump’s Shake-Up of Federal Enforcement Agencies Continues with Big Changes to the EEOC
Last week, as part of a major shake-up of the federal government’s enforcement agencies, President Trump made three major changes to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), all of which will cause a major shift in the political leanings of the EEOC. One of those changes, the firing of EEOC General Counsel Karla Gilbride, was…
President Trump Makes Two Big Changes to NLRB – One Expected, One Unprecedented
Update (February 3, 2025): On February 1, President Trump fired Acting General Counsel Jessica Rutter. At this time, it is unclear who will serve as Acting General Counsel or who President Trump will ultimately appoint as General Counsel of the NLRB. We will closely monitor and report on further developments.
Late Monday night, President Trump…