DOL Halts Enforcement of Obama-era Home Care Rules
The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has issued a Field Assistance Bulletin instructing its field offices to stop enforcing
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
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
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
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
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
Trump Nominates Two NLRB Members; Their Confirmations Would Enable Board To Issue Decisions
President Trump has nominated Scott Mayer and James Murphy to the National Labor Relations Board, the White House announced July 17.
New CWC Resource Covers International Pay Transparency and Reporting
CWC has prepared a resource explaining international pay transparency requirements to help members prepare for the 2026 EU Pay Transparency
DOJ Publishes Guidance on Prioritizing English as Official Language
The Justice Department published guidance recommending that federal agencies minimize non-essential multilingual services as part of implementing Executive Order 14224.
Ohio Eliminates Affirmative Action Requirements for State Contractors
Ohio’s appropriations law for FY 2026-2027 removed several provisions that required state contractors to implement a written affirmative action program