Justices Reject Tougher Standard for Discrimination Claims by Majority-Group Plaintiffs
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the use of a heightened evidence standard for majority-group plaintiffs in
FY 2026 H-1B Visa Lottery Sees Decrease in Registrations
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reported a decrease in registrations for the fiscal year 2026 H-1B lottery compared with last
CWC’s Guide to New Jersey State Contractor Affirmative Action Requirements
The Center for Workplace Compliance, our affiliated nonprofit membership association, has updated a resource to help CWC members understand the
CWC’s Guide to Wisconsin State Contractor Affirmative Action Requirements
The Center for Workplace Compliance (CWC), our affiliated nonprofit association, has updated its resource about the equal employment opportunity and
President Trump Directs Agencies To Rescind Unlawful Regulations Without Notice and Comment
President Trump has instructed federal agencies to disregard the notice and comment process when repealing supposedly unlawful regulations. In an April
Senate Confirms Harmeet Dhillon To Be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights
On April 3, the Senate confirmed President Trump’s nominee, Harmeet Dhillon, to be the Assistant Attorney General for the Department
Appeals Court: Workers May Qualify for Accommodation Even If They Can Do Job’s Essential Functions
The Americans with Disabilities Act does not preclude employees from receiving a reasonable accommodation even if they are able to
Eighth Circuit Rules States Have Standing To Challenge PWFA Regulations
A group of 17 states challenging regulations that require employers to reasonably accommodate employees seeking abortions may proceed with its
Fifth Circuit Rules Biden’s Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Increase Lawful
A federal appeals court has upheld former President Biden’s Executive Order 14026 establishing a $15.00 federal contractor hourly minimum wage
Fifth Circuit Rules DACA Unlawful
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is unlawful, but the program will continue to protect current DACA beneficiaries, the