by Matthew J. Roberts, J.D.; Associate General Counsel for Labor and Employment, CalChamber
California’s robust and complex employment regulatory environment often dominates the attention of the state’s employers; but it is often changes to the federal landscape that create compliance headaches for employers that must comply with both sets of laws. President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration will bring a variety of expected changes in the composition of regulatory boards and agencies, such as the National Labor Relations Board and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Usually, such a transition brings with it a mystery as to what changes in rules and enforcement postures will take place — perhaps the most anticipated changes this term center on workforce immigration enforcement. While we don’t have a crystal ball, we do have President-elect Trump’s first term in office to take lessons from. With the incoming administration, employers should look to history and review potential compliance issues that may be on the horizon.
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