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Labor & Employment in the US: New Administration, New Priorities

Webinar | 04.22.21, 8:00 AM EDT - 9:00 AM EDT

Please join members of Crowell & Moring’s Labor & Employment group for an update on the potential impact of the Biden Administration’s policies and priorities for U.S. employers. Our panel will review new senior presidential appointments, pending congressional legislation, and other regulatory developments.


Looking ahead, our Crowell & Moring attorneys will also discuss several topics that will continue to affect employers after the Biden Administration’s first 100 days, including:


  • Employment law implications of the proposed infrastructure bill
  • Proposed minimum wage increases
  • Potential limitations on independent contractor arrangements
  • The future of non-compete agreements
  • Pay equity
  • Diversity, inclusion, and racial justice

For more information, please visit these areas: Labor and Employment

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