USA: President Trump 2.0: Impact on Employers
Overview + approach
This page serves as a central resource for articles, podcasts and more on President Trump’s impact on workplace issues during his first 100 days.
Donald J. Trump returned to the US presidency for a second non-consecutive term on January 20, 2025, immediately issuing a flurry of executive orders. Several of his EOs have direct impact on the workplace. Immigration, DEI, gender identity and affirmative action are among the topics highlighted in just the first few days. More orders across more topics are expected in the coming days and weeks.
Coupled with his agency appointments over the same time period, President Trump’s first 100 days are expected to create new practical and legal challenges for employers. Navigating these challenges while maintaining positive employee relations will require patience, creativity and a focus on the underlying and developing law.
Navigating Change: Immigration Response for Employers
To help employers respond to the rapidly changing immigration/foreign worker landscape resulting from the new presidency, we’ve created a central resource containing timely updates and practical guidance on newly issued executive orders, regulatory actions, court decisions, and other significant changes that may impact your business.
Go to Immigration Response for Employers
Impact on DEI and affirmative action
Quorum-Less EEOC and New Acting Chair: What Are the Impacts for Employers?
Post-EO DEI Assessments: What Are They and Why Should You Do Them?
Michael Schloss Appointed OFCCP Deputy Director for Policy, to Act in Acting Director Role
Ten State Attorneys General Launch Inquiry into Major Financial Institutions’ DEI & ESG Programs
OFCCP Makes First Public Statement Following Revocation of Executive Order 11246
New Presidential EO Says Federal Government Recognizes ‘Two Sexes’ Only
President Trump Revokes a Long List of Biden Executive Orders
Impact on education
A Game Changer: Unboxing School Sports EO on Transgender Female Athletes
How NCAA Changes to Transgender Policy Following President Trump’s Executive Order Impact Schools
Unpacking Indoctrination and School Choice EOs: How Are K-12 Schools Affected?
Relevant immigration resources
Exceptional Service: Restaurant Immigration Compliance for Employers
President Trump’s Immigration-Related Executive Orders: Potential Impact on Employers (01.30.25)
DHS Expands Categories of Individuals Subject to Expedited Removal (Deportation)
Seattle Federal Judge Enjoins Enforcement of EO Banning Birthright Citizenship
Detention Bill ‘Laken Riley Act’ Heads for President’s Signature
Rescinded Biden Immigration Executive Orders: What Employers Need to Know
President Trump’s Executive Orders on Immigration and What They Mean for Employers (01.21.25)
Other relevant resources
Uncertainty for Federal Contractors: Circuits Split as Fifth Circuit Upholds Minimum Wage Mandate
NLRB Overhaul: Setting Stage for Employers, Trump Removes Board Member Wilcox, Fires GC Abruzzo
Employer Reactions to Federal Funding Freeze Could Have WARN Act Consequences
Podcasts
The Ongoing Importance of Inclusion Under Trump 2.0
The Impact of President Trump’s EO’s on DEI: Essential Strategies for Employers
