Justice Department Issues Guidance on “Illegal DEI” Practices
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued long-anticipated guidance outlining the types of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and employment
CWC’s Comments Support DOL’s Proposal To De-Codify Old FLSA Guidance
The Center for Workplace Compliance (CWC), our affiliated nonprofit membership association, has submitted comments to the Labor Department supporting its
Senate Confirms Andrea Lucas to Second Term on EEOC
On July 21, the U.S. Senate confirmed Andrea Lucas to a second term on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, extending
Senate Panel Rejects White House Proposal To Eliminate OFCCP
The Senate Appropriations Committee rejected the White House’s proposal to eliminate OFCCP in the FY 2026 Labor Department funding bill
OFCCP Lowers Annual Veteran Hiring Benchmark
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has updated its annual Veteran Hiring Benchmark to 5.1%. Contractors can use the
2025 VETS-4212 Filing Season To Start August 1, Deadline September 30
The 2025 filing season for the annual VETS-4212 report opens August 1, the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training
Revived PAID Program Offers Relief for Employers Self-Reporting Potential FLSA and FMLA Violations
DOL’s Wage and Hour Division is bringing back an updated version of the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program. The
Massive Reconciliation Bill Includes Several Provisions of Interest to Employers
On July 4, President Trump signed H.R. 1, nicknamed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” into law. The massive reconciliation
Edlow Takes Helm at USCIS, Signals Tough Enforcement Stance
Now that President Trump’s nominee, Joseph Edlow, has been confirmed as the director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS
Employer’s Honest Belief in FMLA Fraud Beats Employee’s Retaliation Claim, Sixth Circuit Rules
A recent opinion by the Sixth Circuit demonstrates how an employer can lawfully discharge an employee for suspected abuse of