Zachary Zagger

1 week ago | mondaq.com | Zachary Zagger

On April 29, 2025, President Donald Trump completed hisfirst one hundred days of his second term in office. During thistime, the president issued numerous executive orders (EOs) andimplemented actions that significantly affect employers,particularly in enforcement of antidiscrimination laws, regulationof artificial intelligence (AI), education, and efforts toeliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)programs.

1 week ago | jdsupra.com | Sherry Talton |Zachary Zagger

Washington is close to being the latest state to enact a “mini-WARN Act” that would require employers with fifty or more full-time employees to provide at least sixty days’ notice to the state, any union, and/or employees affected by a business site closing or mass reduction in force. Quick Hits Washington State is on track to enact a “mini-WARN Act” requiring employers with fifty or more employees to provide at least sixty days’ notice before business closures or mass reductions in force.

1 week ago | jdsupra.com | Zachary Zagger

[co-author: Leah Shepherd]On April 29, 2025, President Donald Trump completed his first one hundred days of his second term in office. During this time, the president issued numerous executive orders (EOs) and implemented actions that significantly affect employers, particularly in enforcement of antidiscrimination laws, regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), education, and efforts to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.

1 week ago | mondaq.com | Karen Baillie |Nonnie L. Shivers |Zachary Zagger

Quick HitsA federal judge blocked the U.S. Department ofEducation's “Dear Colleague Letter” thatthreatened funding cuts for schools with DEI programs, protectingthe plaintiff organizations. The court found the letter vague and a potential infringementof First Amendment rights due to its lack of clear complianceguidelines for schools. The judge noted that the risk of federal funding loss couldharm institutions, leading to censorship of DEI discussions.

1 week ago | mondaq.com | Danielle Ochs |Jennifer Betts |Zachary Zagger

Quick HitsPresident Trump's executive order aims to enhance AIeducation and workforce development in the United States. The order establishes a cross-agency task force to implementthe policy and prioritizes public-private partnerships withindustry leaders and academic institutions to provide resources forAI education and workforce development. The order further directs the secretary of labor to promoteregistered apprenticeships in the AI industry.