Year One Under Trump: Key Employment Lessons and What’s Coming Next

With the first year of the second Trump administration now complete, employers have already seen meaningful shifts in federal labor and employment policy—and more changes are on the horizon. Join us for an hour-long webinar examining key developments from the administration’s first year and the trends employers should prepare for going forward.

The presenters will highlight how federal agencies have approached workplace regulation to date, what those actions signal for the future, and practical steps employers can take to stay compliant in a rapidly evolving environment.

The discussion will include:

• Lessons from year one of the administration’s approach to immigration processing and enforcement, and how those patterns may shape future policy;
• Developments within the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, including enforcement priorities and evolving views on independent contractor classification;
• Shifts in federal perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and what employers should anticipate next;
• The trajectory of the National Labor Relations Board and how early decisions may influence labor management relations in the coming years;
• Emerging signals from the Federal Trade Commission regarding restrictive covenants and what employers should watch for as policy continues to evolve; and
• Additional labor and employment trends likely to affect employers in 2025 and beyond.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT

Speakers: Sean Darke, Abad Lopez, Kathleen Reyes

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CLE accreditation is anticipated for California, Illinois, and Texas. We provide Uniform Certificates of Attendance and jurisdiction-specific information for those licensed in other jurisdictions. HRCI eligibility will be determined after the program. If HRCI accredited, we provide Certificates of Attendance to all attendees. Please contact Natalie Trevino at ntrevino@dykema.com with questions.