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DOJ Issues New Guidance on Antidiscrimination Laws and DEI Practices for Federal Contractors

September 06, 2025 | Posted By: Sean Estes

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The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recently issued new guidance clarifying how federal antidiscrimination laws, including Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, apply to federal contractors that receive federal funds. This guidance implements Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” and represents a significant shift in how […]

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NLRB Authority Questioned: Fifth Circuit Ruling Creates New Challenges for Employers 

August 30, 2025 | Posted By: Sean Estes

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On August 19, 2025, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision that could significantly impact the National Labor Relations Board’s (“NLRB”) operations. The Court upheld injunctions blocking the NLRB from prosecuting unfair labor practice claims against SpaceX, Aunt Bertha, and Energy Transfer LP while those companies challenge the constitutionality of the agency’s structure. […]

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DOJ’s New Whistleblower Program: What It Means for Antitrust Enforcement

August 22, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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On July 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) Antitrust Division announced a new whistleblower program designed to encourage individuals to report antitrust violations. This marks the first time the DOJ has introduced a system that provides monetary rewards to whistleblowers who help expose and prosecute criminal antitrust conduct tied to the U.S. Postal […]

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Pay Transparency Laws Are On The Rise — Is Your Business Ready?

August 15, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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The rise of pay transparency laws across the United States is changing the way employers advertise jobs, set compensation, and attract talent. While Florida has yet to enact its own pay transparency statute, employers in the state are far from immune to the growing legal and cultural expectations around salary disclosure. As more states mandate […]

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New DOL Guidance Limits Liquidated Damages in FLSA Audits: What Employers Should Know

August 11, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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In a significant development for wage and hour enforcement, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) announced that it will no longer pursue liquidated damages in administrative enforcement proceedings under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). This change, issued on June 27, 2025, in Field Assistance Bulletin (“FAB”) 2025-3, signals a narrowed […]

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Referral Bonuses Under Fire: Ninth Circuit Clarifies EKRA Kickback Rules

August 04, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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A recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision is raising eyebrows and setting important precedent about the legal boundaries of referral-based compensation in the healthcare industry. In a July 2025 ruling, the appellate court upheld the conviction of a California man under the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018 (“EKRA”), offering a cautionary tale […]

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Hoyer Law Group Announces $8.1 Million False Claims Act PPP Settlement

July 15, 2025 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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Hoyer Law Group, PLLC, is honored to represent the whistleblower whose efforts led to an $8.1 million False Claims Act settlement with Delta Air Lines. The Department of Justice announced the resolution today, which returns taxpayer funds to the federal government and highlights the crucial role whistleblowers play in safeguarding public programs, such as the […]

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Florida Noncompete Law 2025: CHOICE Act Brings Major Changes

July 08, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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On July 3, 2025, Florida officially enacted the CHOICE Act, short for the Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth Act. While much of the country moves toward limiting or banning noncompete agreements, Florida has taken the starkly different approach of strengthening the enforceability of noncompete agreements, particularly for high-earning employees and independent contractors. […]

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What the Supreme Court’s Ruling in Trump v. CASA Means for Employment Law

June 30, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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The Supreme Court’s June 27, 2025, decision in Trump v. CASA, Inc. (2025 WL 1773631) has shaken the foundation of federal district court injunction power, particularly universal or nationwide injunctions that halt enforcement of laws and regulations far beyond the plaintiffs bringing suit. For employment law practitioners, this development could have sweeping implications, particularly regarding […]

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Best Practices for Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations

June 19, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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In today’s workplace, addressing misconduct promptly and fairly is essential for maintaining employee morale and mitigating legal risk. A well-conducted workplace investigation can mean the difference between resolving an issue internally or facing a costly and reputation-risking lawsuit. The lawyers at Hoyer Law Group have worked with organizations of all sizes, navigating everything from isolated […]

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What Private Employers Need to Know About the Federal DEI Crackdown

May 24, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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In January 2025, workplace compliance underwent a significant shift with the issuance of Executive Order 14173 by President Donald Trump. Titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” this sweeping action has sparked concern, not just for federal contractors but increasingly for private employers as well. With its broad framing of diversity, equity, and inclusion […]

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Florida Employers Face Rising Pressure on I-9 and E-Verify Compliance in 2025

May 05, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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As immigration policy continues to generate national debate, Florida has taken one of the most aggressive stances in the country regarding employment verification. Since July 1, 2023, the state’s mandatory E-Verify law has imposed strict documentation requirements on private employers, backed by steep penalties for noncompliance. Now, in 2025, new legislation proposes to expand those […]

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