This Week at Work Ep. 313: Navigating Workplace Policies in a Shifting Legal Landscape

Ep. 313

Lawyer on the Clock
00:11:18: National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) changes under President Trump, including the firing of General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo and board member Gwen Wilcox, reducing the board composition and potentially stalling decisions.
00:16:16: Trump fires multiple Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) commissioners, leading to legal challenges and a lack of agency leadership.
00:21:34: Meta employees protest changes in restroom policies by bringing in hygiene products to men's restrooms.
00:24:24: The importance of HR professionals as risk managers rather than profit centers and their critical role in organizations.

Burning Questions
00:02:44: Restroom Policies Under New Rules – With OSHA’s past guidance removed, how should employers handle restroom use for transitioning employees?
00:27:02: Pronoun Policy Changes – The EEOC dropped pronouns from employee profiles. Should your company follow suit?
00:30:37: DEI Training Without Privilege – Can you continue DEI training if it excludes systemic privilege discussions?

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