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Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order blocked for now

A federal judge in Maryland has issued a preliminary injunction blocking President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship.

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Private-sector DEI programs land in DOJ crosshairs

Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed the Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division to "investigate, eliminate, and …

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President Trump executive orders 2025

Since taking office, President Trump has signed dozens of executive orders. This chart tracks the executive orders impacting …

HR News

EEOC orders review of LGBTQ+ discrimination claims

In response to Executive Order 14168, the EEOC has directed its staff to elevate discrimination claims implicating sexual …

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EEOC Firings Could Accelerate Trump’s Agenda

President Trump has removed two Democratic members from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

HR News

NLRB memo advises on how to harmonize labor and EEO Requirements

Both the National Labor Relations Act and EEO laws against discrimination should be given full effect by employers, …

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Global legislative changes to look out for in 2025

Our international editor Ronelle Barreto presents shifts in the future legislative landscape in 26 different countries – at …

HR News

Federal employment law penalties increasing in 2025

The penalties for violating federal laws enforced by the US Department of Labor (DOL) are increasing by 2.6% …

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New rule modernizes, strengthens H-1B Visa program

The Department of Homeland Security has announced a final rule to modernize and improve the efficiency of the …

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