On Mar. 26, President Trump issued an executive order aimed at federal contractors with DEI initiatives. Unlike previous orders that were vague and failed to clearly define “DEI-related discrimination,” this new order provides slightly more clarity around potential violations and consequences.The latest. The executive order states that within 30 days
More companies are appointing HR executives to named executive officer (NEO) roles, which generally refers to the five highest-paid executives at public firms.The number of CHROs designated as named executive officers in public filings from Russell 3000 companies rose from 148 in 2021 to 230 in 2025, according to recent
The Third Circuit just predicted that New Jersey’s “reverse discrimination” rule is incompatible with the NJLAD. Federal courts in New Jersey are no longer applying it. TL;DR: The Third Circuit predicted that the New Jersey Supreme Court would abolish the “Background Circumstances Rule,” the heightened burden imposed on majority-group plaintiffs
Gas prices are on the rise due to the US-Israeli war with Iran, making commutes costlier for employees.Since the war began in February, the average daily commuting cost for US employees has risen by 9%, from $15.48 to $16.93, according to an analysis from consulting firm Gartner. If gas prices
