Labor & Employment Law Update

On February 21, 2025, a U.S. District Court judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of key provisions of the Trump administration’s executive orders terminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) grants, contracts, and initiatives. This ruling is the first—and likely not the last—in a series of challenges and the final outcome is likely to have a significant impact on employers.

As part of the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act, signed into law on December 23, 2024, the Internal Revenue Code was amended to give employers the green light to simply post a general notice of availability as an alternative method for distributing Form 1095-C. Those electing to use the alternative method for distribution should ensure their website notices are posted and satisfy distribution requirements before the March 3, 2025, deadline.

On Feb. 21, Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 4002 and Senate Bill 8 into law, which impose new amendments to Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and minimum wage law. It is critical for employers to understand the amendments as both bills are currently effective.

On February 14, 2025, William Cowen, the acting general counsel (“GC”) for the National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) rescinded several Guidance Memorandums that were previously issued by the Board’s former GC, Jennifer Abruzzo, during the Biden administration. This is a significant move because it indicates that the Trump’s Board is likely preparing to take a much different path forward in administering and enforcing the National Labor Relations Act.

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In this brief state law update, we'll cover new and updated posters required by state and local law for employers operating in those locations. Locate your state below to determine if any of the following updated employment posters and notices apply to you. Links to posters provided. 

In the wake of increased federal enforcement of immigration policies, health care entities need to understand the impact those policies may have on their operations from a personnel and patient perspective. The interplay between immigration enforcement and patient privacy requirements is an equally important consideration.