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
President Trump Proposes Eliminating OFCCP
President Trump’s FY 2026 budget request proposes abolishing the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Under this proposal, OFCCP’s enforcement of the
EEOC Subpoena Enforcement Suggests Focus on Anti-American Discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is seeking to enforce a subpoena against Mauser Packaging Solutions in connection with a Commissioner’s charge alleging
DOJ Launches Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Targeting Federal Contractors
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a civil rights fraud initiative that will use the False Claims Act (FCA)
Federal Court Vacates Key SOGI Provisions of EEOC Harassment Guidance
A federal court has vacated portions of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s guidance related to workplace harassment of LGBTQ+ employees. On
CWC’s Guide To Understanding the False Claims Act and E.O. 14173
The Center for Workplace Compliance, our affiliated nonprofit membership association, has prepared a resource — CWC’s Guide To Understanding the
President Trump Nominates Brittany Bull Panuccio to EEOC
President Trump nominated Brittany Bull Panuccio on May 6 to fill one of the three open seats on the Equal
Trump Administration’s New Position on Disparate Impact Liability Doesn’t Impact Private Litigation
On April 23, President Trump signed Executive Order 14281, Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy, which seeks to eliminate the use of
Sixth Circuit: Anti-Arbitration Law Could Apply to Conduct Occurring Before Law’s Effective Date
The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act can apply to sexual harassment disputes arising from conduct
Former EEOC Commissioner Jocelyn Samuels Sues for Reinstatement
Jocelyn Samuels, a former Commissioner and Vice Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, is seeking reinstatement to the post