Partners in our Employment and Government Contracts Groups recently presented a webinar on President Donald Trump’s executive order (EO) eliminating all affirmative action obligations under EO 11246. Following the webinar, we prepared FAQs to further assist employers and federal contractors in navigating the current landscape.
Understanding the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders on DEI and Immigration
On January 20 and 22, 2025, President Donald Trump issued executive orders (EOs) rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and accessibility initiatives and advancing his immigration agenda.
In this webinar, members of McDermott’s Employment and Government Contracts Groups provided an explanation of these Trump administration EOs. They unpacked the implications of these orders on the future of DEI initiatives and immigration law compliance to help your organization navigate these changes effectively.
DOJ Announces Largest Employee Retention Credit Fraud Indictment
On January 22, 2025, the US Department of Justice announced the indictment of seven individuals in the largest Employee Retention Credit fraud scheme to date. According to the indictment, the defendants filed more than 8,000 refund claims for ERCs and Sick and Family Leave Credits, totaling more than $600 million.
Global Equity Plan Reporting Obligations for Calendar-Year 2025: Part One
Companies with global equity plans should be aware of their reporting obligations with respect to their equity awards. This client alert highlights key reporting obligations in certain countries related to equity plan activity for the prior calendar year (i.e., 2024) and ongoing obligations during calendar-year 2025.
How Employers and Healthcare Providers Can Navigate Immigration Enforcement
Despite the anticipation of increased enforcement of US immigration laws, the rules and practical advice related to an employer’s legal duties under the Immigration Reform and Control Act, and what to do if US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers present themselves at your place of business, have not changed.
This client alert provides a brief overview, proactive suggestions, and practical tips for employers, as well as for healthcare providers, whose patients may be the target of an ICE visit.
