USERRA Complaints Reach Highest Level Since FY 2014
New federal data show a sustained increase in complaints under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, with DOL’s
DOL Clarifies That Mid-Day Home-To-Office Commuting Is Non-Compensable
A new Department of Labor opinion letter gives employers more flexibility to let non-exempt employees split a workday between home
Comments On Proposed EEO-1 Rescission Due August 24, 2026
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has formally published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, “Removal of Reporting Requirements,” that aims to rescind
OMB Approves Section 503 Recordkeeping Requirements And Form CC-305
The White House Office of Management and Budget has approved the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form (Form CC-305) through July
EEOC Moves FEPA Lists From Regulations To Agency Website
The EEOC has issued a final rule revising its procedures for recognizing Fair Employment Practice Agencies. FEPAs are state and local agencies
EEOC Proposes To Rescind EEO Reporting Requirements
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has published a proposed rule that would rescind employers’ annual EEO-1 reporting obligation. The Notice
CWC Urges EEOC To Strengthen Performance Measures In Strategic Plan
The Center for Workplace Compliance, our affiliated nonprofit membership association, submitted comments July 19 on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's draft Strategic
Fifth Circuit Rejects Duty To Mitigate Emotional Distress Damages Under Title VII
Title VII plaintiffs have no duty to mitigate their emotional distress damages, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth
Third Circuit Revives Retaliation Claim Tied To Public Criticism Of Race-Conscious Practices
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently revived a Title VII retaliation claim brought by a physician
Worker Classification And Joint Employment Highlight Wage And Hour Division Regulatory Agenda
The new regulatory agenda from the Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division includes rulemakings addressing independent contractor classification and joint