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Stephanie Goldfeld is an associate in the firm’s Labor & Employment and Litigation practice groups.

Stephanie earned her J.D. (summa cum laude) from the University of Tennessee College of Law and her B.S. (cum laude) in Psychology from the University of Florida. During law school, she served as a judicial extern for Chancellor John F. Weaver of the Knox County Chancery Court, worked as a Research Assistant to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, and was a recipient of the Volunteer of Distinction award.

Federal layoffs have been a focal point of President Trump’s administration, drawing both strong support and opposition. On March 15, Trump issued an executive order directing seven federal agencies to make workforce cuts. Among the agencies affected was the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Downsizing this agency could prove problematic for resolving many employer-union disputes

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, now is the perfect time to reflect on things for which we have to be thankful. In the ever-evolving world of labor and employment law, there have been several significant developments over the past year that employers can appreciate.

Here are five key updates for which we are thankful: