Ava Lombardi

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Contributing Writer and Copy Editor at uInterview

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Trump revokes federal contractor minimum wage mandate

1 month ago | lexology.com | Ava Lombardi

Updated as of: 18 March 2025 US President Donald Trump rescinded an executive order on 14 March 2025 that raised the minimum wage for federal contractors to US$17.75 an hour. Contractors will now set wages based on federal or state laws.
DC Circuit bolsters Trump’s removal powers argument

2 months ago | lexology.com | Ava Lombardi

Updated as of: 06 March 2025 A US appeals court sanctioned US President Donald Trump’s removal of federal watchdog Hampton Dellinger on 5 March 2025, which may complicate Gwynne Wilcox’s reinstatement as a member of the US NLRB.
Trump’s removal of NLRB member may not stand

2 months ago | lexology.com | Ava Lombardi

Updated as of: 05 March 2025 The US District Court for the District of Columbia signalled the reinstatement of former US NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox during a hearing on 5 March 2025, asserting the US president cannot “ignore” for-cause removal statutes.
US employment: key federal and state updates (25 Feb - 3 Mar)

2 months ago | lexology.com | Ava Lombardi

SCOTUS hears reverse discrimination case, DoorDash to pay US$16.75 million in tip fraud suit, and US FTC announces plans to investigate harmful labour practices — plus other key updates. Filed under Topics Organisations Laws
US Deputy Labor Secretary nominee poised to advance to full Senate vote

2 months ago | lexology.com | Ava Lombardi

Updated as of: 27 February 2025 US President Donald Trump’s Deputy Labor Secretary nominee Keith Sonderling touted US AI leadership and the American dream and dodged questions on DOL personnel actions during a confirmation hearing on 27 February 2025.
SCOTUS hears reverse discrimination case

2 months ago | lexology.com | Ava Lombardi

Updated as of: 26 February 2025 The US Supreme Court is set to rule on whether Title VII plaintiffs must show “background circumstances” proving their employer discriminates against majority groups, having heard oral arguments on the matter on 26 February 2025.
Federal court blocks parts of Trump’s DEI executive orders

2 months ago | lexology.com | Ava Lombardi

Updated as of: 24 February 2025 A district court in Maryland found parts of Trump’s executive orders on DEI to be unconstitutional and granted a preliminary injunction, delaying federal enforcement action against private employers’ DEI programmes.
US appeals court revives Tennessee’s challenge to PWFA regulation

2 months ago | lexology.com | Ava Lombardi

Updated as of: 21 February 2025 Tennessee and 16 other states can proceed with their challenge to a US EEOC abortion-accommodation rule following a 20 February 2025 court order.
Michigan lawmakers pass amendment to earned sick time laws

2 months ago | lexology.com | Ava Lombardi

Updated as of: 21 February 2025 State legislators passed an amendment to the Michigan sick time law on 21 February 2025. The amended legislation will give employers alternative sick leave options and extend the compliance deadline for small businesses.
US EEOC to increase enforcement against national origin employment discrimination

2 months ago | lexology.com | Ava Lombardi

Updated as of: 20 February 2025 Acting chair of the US EEOC Andrea Lucas has deemed employers who favour non-US employees in violation of anti-discrimination laws and therefore subject to investigation and possible legal action by the agency.