Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law that protects hair textures and hairstyles tied to racial and cultural identity from discrimination in the workplace.
In new guidance, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) stressed that national origin discrimination under Title VII can include preferences for foreign workers, including workers with a particular visa status, over American workers.
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has issued proposed rules under the state's pay transparency law that went into effect June 1, 2025.
As a result of a recently passed bill aimed at improving pay equity and wage transparency, large employers in New York City may soon be required to submit pay and demographic information to the city.
New requirements involving pay data reporting, pay transparency, workplace notices, paid family leave, civil penalties for wage theft and more are coming soon to California.
The Washington Supreme Court has ruled that any job applicant may bring a lawsuit against an employer that violates the state's pay transparency law, potentially opening employers up to an increase in lawsuits and damages.
News: HR and legal considerations for employers regarding federal, state and local equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, including discrimination, harassment and fair pay.