289. Policy Pulse: The Trojan Horse Hiding in Your Next Team Meeting

This Policy Pulse episode breaks down three major employment law developments HR leaders need on their radar right now: a Supreme Court ruling that changes how federal agencies operate, an update on the Workday AI discrimination lawsuit, and a new Maryland law restricting mandatory workplace meetings. Traci and Bryan dig into what each of these means for how you operate day to day, and why "wait and see" isn't always the wrong move. In this episode: • The Supreme Court just overturned a hundred year old precedent, and it changes who controls the NLRB and EEOC • Why HR leaders should brace for more whiplash every time a new president takes office • An update on the Workday AI hiring lawsuit, and why the EEOC backing off doesn't mean you're in the clear • The specific employer mistake that can trigger a bias claim even without ever asking about disability • Why state level enforcement might matter more than federal enforcement going forward • Maryland's new law banning mandatory political and anti-union meetings, and why there's no small employer exception • The real reason this law is being called a Trojan horse for union busting • Why having someone dedicated to regional compliance is becoming less of a luxury and more of a necessity Got thoughts or questions on this episode? Email Traci at contact@hrtraci.com (mailto:contact@hrtraci.com) and share your feedback in the comments wherever you're listening. Connect with Bryan Driscoll:   / bryanjohndriscoll   Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products or services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.