EEOC Guidance to Federal Agencies Emphasizes Importance of Maintaining Proactive EEO Plans
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released FAQs reminding federal agencies that they must submit equal employment opportunity (EEO) plans in
DC Circuit Explains Broad Scope of FCA Retaliation Protections
A recent opinion by a federal appeals court illustrates the broad scope of the False Claims Act’s anti-retaliation provisions, which
Sixth Circuit Requires Employer Intent in Third-Party Harassment Case
A federal appeals court opted to apply a more employer-friendly standard for determining employer liability in cases of harassment by
DOL Ordered To Release EEO-1 Type 2 Contractor Data
A federal appeals court has ordered the Labor Department to release EEO-1 Type 2 consolidated data from the years 2016
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 Proposes Rescinding Regulations Interpreting E.O. 11246
The Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has formally proposed rescinding its regulations that implemented and interpreted Executive Order 11246.
Supreme Court Holds Only Qualified Individuals Can Bring ADA Discrimination Claims
Retirees cannot bring an employment discrimination claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act if they are not qualified for the
EEOC Halts Funding for State and Local Investigations of Transgender Bias and Disparate Impact
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will no longer reimburse state and local agencies for investigating gender identity, transgender, or disparate impact
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