by Human resource professionals face unprecedented changes to the employment law environment with limited definitive guidance from government sources. Fortunately, there are good sources online to explain what is happening and recommend incremental steps to take while awaiting compliance specifics from the government.
The following is a sample of available resources. They are among the hundreds of consultants, organizations, and law firms providing valuable law-related education and commentary. Inclusion on this brief list is not an endorsement or guarantee of the accuracy of the information supplied by a specific resource.
Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM): SHRM has already held a webinar on Navigating Two DEI Executive Orders (available on demand). Three more webinars are scheduled (see website for times and registration): Gender & Inclusion: Navigating New DEI Executive Orders (Feb. 5th); Diving Deeper into Affirmative Action and Federal Contractor Compliance (Feb. 12th); Navigating Title VII Compliance Amid Recent DEI Policy Changes (Feb. 19th). http://www.shrm.org > Events & Education > Webinars
Fisher Phillips (national law firm): Fisher Phillips is a national employment law firm that actively provides resources to employment lawyers and human resources professionals. Often one of the first to provide commentary and recommendations when compliance expectations change, the firm has created a section of its website entitled New Administration Resource Center for Employers. This section provides access to the firm’s current articles on the new administration’s orders and actions. http://www.fisherphillips.com
Littler (national law firm): Littler is another national employment law firm that offers a wealth of resources for lawyers and human resources professionals. The firm publishes its Executive Order Tracker, which tracks and analyzes every new executive order. The firm also provides summaries and explanations of changes. http://www.littler.com
Jackson Lewis (national law firm): Jackson Lewis, a national employment law firm well-known for its work on labor and union issues, has many articles and downloadable guides to help employers cope with employment law changes. For example, the firm offers downloadable guidance on Preventive Measures Employers Can Take Before an ICE Raid and Comprehensive I-9 and E-verify Compliance. http://www.jacksonlewis.com
State employment laws are not directly affected by recent federal activities. Employers can learn about continuing state law compliance obligations and how they interact with federal law through resources offered by state bar associations and online resources offered by regional and local law firms.
