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New Jersey marijuana laws prohibit applicant lawsuits

02/12/2025
In 2022, New Jersey voters approved an amendment to the state constitution that decriminalized the use and possession of marijuana. The law also barred discrimination based on marijuana usage but stated that employers were entitled to maintain a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.

How to minimize the legal risks of romance at work

02/12/2025
Valentine’s Day is coming up fast—the perfect time to revisit policies regulating romance in the workplace. Start with this simple proposition: You’re better off managing co-worker relationships than issuing an outright ban. Then follow these tips.

Long-time Lucas aide Rogers appointed acting EEOC general counsel

02/10/2025
President Donald Trump on Feb. 4. appointed Andrew Rogers as the acting general counsel of the EEOC. Rogers has served as chief counsel to Acting EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas since October 2020, during her prior tenure as commissioner.

EEOC broke record for monetary recovery in FY 2024

02/10/2025
The EEOC collected almost $700 million on behalf of 21,000 victims of employment discrimination in fiscal year 2024.

DOJ to investigate private employers’ DEI activities

02/10/2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi is launching a nationwide investigation of private-sector employers that conduct activities designed to foster diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in their workplaces, a process that Bondi said could result in criminal charges against companies.

Strategy tips to help HR navigate organizational change

02/03/2025
HR’s role in 2025 reflects broader shifts occurring within workplaces, the economy and the realm of technology. As employers grapple with economic pressures, tight labor markets and advancing automation, HR must take a proactive, strategic stance to thrive.

Plan now for administration’s possible DEI crackdown

02/03/2025
In his first week in office, President Trump issued a wide-ranging executive order designed to identify federal government agencies that have what are colloquially called diversity, equity and inclusion programs or policies. At first glance, most private-sector employers might not be concerned. But dig deeper, and the order reveals more.

EEOC, NLRB can’t conduct business as usual after Trump firings

01/31/2025
President Trump on Jan. 27 fired two Democrats from the EEOC and one from the National Labor Relations Board, leaving both agencies without a quorum and unable to execute important functions.

Step into HR 2025: Resources, regulations and employee needs

01/29/2025
With budgets tightening and employee expectations rising, HR departments face mounting pressure to do more with less this year. Yet amid these constraints, opportunities emerge for HR leaders to reshape their approach and drive unprecedented value for their organizations and workforce.

Micone tapped to lead DOL as acting secretary

01/27/2025
Vince Micone, a career civil servant with decades of experience at various federal agencies, will serve as acting labor secretary pending Senate confirmation of Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead the DOL.