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
CWC Files Comments With OMB Supporting Changes To OFCCP Complaint Form
CWC has filed comments with the Office of Management and Budget, supporting a recent request by OFCCP to formally revise two
EEOC Seeks Court Order To Enforce Subpoena In Nike DEI Investigation
The EEOC has petitioned a federal court to enforce a subpoena that it issued while investigating Nike’s DEI practices. The agency seeks
OEWS Report Now Mandatory In Two Additional States
Maryland and Virginia have joined the list of states that require employers to respond to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
USCIS Announces FY 2027 H 1B Lottery Registration Opens March 4 With New Weighted Selection Process
USCIS will open the FY 2027 H-1B lottery electronic registration period on March 4, 2026. Employers will have until March