by Jules Halpern | Aug 27, 2025 | Employment Law, Labor Law, Workplace Communication
The tariffs imposed in 2025 created significant economic disruptions, leading to higher prices, supply chain instability, and widespread uncertainty. These pressures have led to job losses in the first half of 2025. Many CEOs have indicated plans to reduce headcount...
by Jules Halpern | Aug 13, 2025 | EEOC, Employment Law, USDOL
On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed new rules that would significantly scale back, if not eliminate, affirmative action requirements for federal contractors. This follows the January 21, 2025, executive order rescinding President Lyndon B....
by Jules Halpern | Jul 28, 2025 | Employee Benefits, Employment Law
Attracting and retaining top talent is essential to business success but not every company wants to give away equity to do it. Phantom stock plans or shadow stock plans provide a compelling way to reward key employees with benefits that mirror stock ownership without...
by Jules Halpern | Jul 23, 2025 | Employment Law, Investigations, Wages and Hours
On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued a major policy change that will significantly impact how wage and hour cases are resolved before litigation. Under Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2025-3, the WHD announced it will no...
by Jules Halpern | Jul 23, 2025 | Employee Relations, Employer Policies, Employment Law
A recent viral moment at a Coldplay concert has reignited the conversation around workplace relationships and the consequences when professional and personal lines blur. Workplace romances have evolved significantly over time, reflecting broader societal shifts in...
