Week of March 21 2025 - SSG Insights

4th Circuit Stays Injunction of Trump DEI Executive Orders

On March 14, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit stayed a nationwide preliminary injunction that temporarily blocked certain provisions of Executive Orders 14151 and 14173 issued by President Donald Trump on Jan. 20, 2025, and Jan. 21, 2025, respectively. The EOs aim to combat “illegal diversity, equity and inclusion programs” in the federal and private sectors.

Protecting Employees’ Medical Information in the Workplace

At the federal level, there are several laws restricting when employers can ask for employees’ medical information and requiring employers to keep such information confidential, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This Compliance Overview summarizes the federal legal requirements for protecting employees' medical information in the workplace.

Helping Employees Pay Off Student Loan Debt

Education is largely seen as a path to higher income and greater financial well-being, but for many employees, this path has resulted in mounting student loan debt. Education debt is prevalent among people who went to college, especially younger adults. Learn more in this market outlook.

APRIL WEBINAR: Section 125 Plans, Qualifying Events, and Special Enrollment Periods

Attend this month's webinar to learn how the IRS regulates employee benefit contribution levels and the timing and choice of enrollment elections.