House Passes Law to Require Arbitration If Employer Will Not Agree to Initial Union Contract
On June 9, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA), a concept long supported by organized labo…
New DOJ Guidance Finds EEOC’s Previous Unintentional Bias Guidance Unconstitutional
In a Department of Justice (DOJ) Memo issued on June 9, 2026, the DOJ has re-evaluated the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC)…
The Supreme Court Allows States to Reserve Womens’ Teams to Biological Females
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the laws of two states reserving female teams for biological females, finding such laws do not violate ei…
EEOC Votes to Terminate EEO-1 Workforce Data Reports
A vote on July 21, 2026, was 2-1 by the EEOC Commissions to end workforce demographic data collections. A notice of rulemaking must appear…
Workers’ Comp Essentials: Coverage Rules, Contractor Risks, and Common Pitfalls
Navigating workers’ compensation compliance can present significant legal and financial risks for businesses, particularly when navigating…
New DOJ Memo Affects Disparate Impact Liability and Finds Unintentional Workplace Bias Not Illegal
A new Justice Department memo was issued 6/9/26, finding the prior EEOC Guidance on unintentional workplace bias illegal and constitutional…