Post-Election HR Strategies for 2017 and Beyond: What Will Happen When the Smoke Clears?


The long and contentious presidential campaign is over.  So, now what?  What does President-elect Trump’s victory mean for employers?

If this election cycle is any indication, predictions offer no guarantee of future results. Therefore, unless and until some official action is taken, employers should abide by all their current legal obligations.

The Nuts and Bolts of Change — How Can the New Administration Take Action?

Federal Wage and Hour Issues

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and Affirmative Action for Government Contractors

State and Local Matters

Organized Labor

Stay tuned in the months to come, as many changes to the legal and regulatory landscape impacting employers are expected. Of course, as the 2016 election cycle taught us, we should expect the unexpected.

In the meantime, it is important to remain diligent in preparing to comply with rules and regulations currently set to become effective.


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National Law Review, Volume VI, Number 319