Jury Verdict Highlights Expanding Damages Risk In Religious Accommodation Cases
A federal jury in Michigan recently awarded $1.8 million to a teacher after her former employer refused to allow her to
Proposed DHS Rule Would Restrict Work Authorization For Asylum Applicants
The Department of Homeland Security published a proposed rule February 23 that would modify work authorization eligibility and filing rules for individuals
OMB Greenlights New OFCCP Complaint Forms
The White House Office of Management and Budget has approved for three years OFCCP’s request to change its complaint forms
CWC Hosts Member Roundtable On State Enforcement Targeting DEI Practices
CWC recently hosted a members-only roundtable examining the growing role of state officials — particularly state attorneys general — in
Federal Court Dismisses Missouri’s Challenge To Employer’s DEI Practices, Appeal Underway
A federal court recently dismissed a state’s challenge to an employer’s diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. The court ruled on procedural
EEOC Issues Telework Accommodation Guidance For Federal Agencies
The EEOC has issued guidance for federal agencies addressing telework as a reasonable accommodation for disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act. Private-sector employers
CWC Hosts Member Roundtable On EEOC’s Rescission Of Harassment Guidance
The Center for Workplace Compliance, our affiliated nonprofit membership association, recently held a members-only roundtable to discuss the impact of
DOL Announces 2026 Minimum Wage Rate For Contracts Still Covered By E.O. 13658
The Labor Department has announced that the federal contractor minimum wage rate will increase to $13.65 per hour on May
CWC Updates California Pay Data Reporting Guide For 2025 Reporting Season
CWC has updated its California Pay Data Reporting Guide. The updated guide covers the rules for filing the 2025 report that
Fourth Circuit Rejects Broad Challenge To DEI Certification Requirements
The Fourth Circuit has rejected a broad effort to block DEI certification requirements for federal contractors and grantees. The case