DEI and Employment Under the New Administration: Executive Orders, New Requirements, Sweeping Employer Impact

Mr. Brenner advises federal government contractors and subcontractors all aspects of Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) regulations and requirements, including preparing affirmative action plans, responding to desk audits, and managing on-site audits. He also represents employers in all aspects of employment and labor litigation and counseling, including in both single-plaintiff and class action matters, with an emphasis on non-compete and trade secrets issues, medical and disability leave matters, employee/independent contractor classification issues, and the investigation and litigation of whistleblower claims. Mr. Brenner assists employers in negotiating and drafting executive agreements and employee mobility agreements, including non-competition, non-solicit and non-disclosure agreements, and also conducts and supervises internal investigations. He also regularly advises clients on pay equity matters, including privileged pay equity analyses.

Ms. Hoffman represents and counsels major employers nationwide in all areas of labor and employment law across a wide range of industries, including retail and hospitality. She is highly regarded for her experience with wage and hour issues as well as employment discrimination and retaliation claims. Ms. Hoffman regularly reviews and drafts employment agreements — such as covenants not to compete — and advises clients on a wide variety of labor and employment issues such as workplace safety; workplace harassment; union avoidance and election campaigns; leaves of absence; hiring, termination, and severance policies and procedures; and litigation avoidance. Ms. Hoffmane has defended clients throughout the U.S. in major employment litigation at both the federal and state court level, including class and collective actions.

Mr. Alloy handles all aspects of labor and employment matters involving day-to-day counseling, transactions, and litigation. He has experience conducting internal investigations and audits and advising and defending clients in connection with internal complaints and administrative proceedings before federal and state agencies. Mr. Alloy regularly advises clients on complicated leave and disability issues, noncompete and trade secrets, independent contractor and employee classifications, government contractor compliance, and employment aspects of corporate transactions. Mr. Alloy drafts and negotiates employment and consulting contracts, separation agreements, commission and compensation plans, and workplace policies and handbooks, and counsels clients on terminations, reductions-in-force, and alternatives to layoffs. He also frequently conducts in-house harassment and diversity trainings.