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  • Study Finds Extensive Racial Bias by AI Hiring Tools

    Date:
    June 3, 2026

    A study from Stanford revealed that the most popular AI platforms routinely discriminate against racial minorities in hiring.

  • Connecticut Enacts Sweeping AI Law

    Date:
    June 1, 2026

    A comprehensive AI bill recently signed into law by Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont will soon require transparency around AI-related layoffs and employers' use of automated systems to influence employment decisions.

  • EEOC Proposes to End EEO-1 Reporting

    Date:
    May 15, 2026

    The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has sent a proposed rule to the White House that would end workforce demographic reporting requirements.

  • Connecticut Enacts Wide-Ranging Employment Bill

    Date:
    May 12, 2026

    Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed into law a bill that will enhance pay transparency, strengthen lactation break protections and impose a number of other new requirements on employers.

  • Maine Enacts Pay Transparency Law

    Date:
    April 28, 2026

    Employers in Maine will soon be required to share pay information with job applicants and employees.

  • EEOC Highlights Record Pre-Litigation Recovery

    Date:
    April 10, 2026

    The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recovered $660 million from employers in fiscal year (FY) 2025, according to the latest Agency Performance Report - an amount the agency says is the third highest in its history.

  • Federal Contractors Must Agree Not to Engage in "Racially Discriminatory" DEI

    Date:
    April 1, 2026

    A new executive order directs federal agencies to include in all contracts a clause in which contractors and subcontractors reject certain diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) activities.

  • Virginia Pay Transparency Law Awaits Signature

    Date:
    March 2, 2026

    Virginia employers may soon be required to include pay information in job postings. The state legislature recently passed a pay transparency and salary history law, which now awaits Gov. Abigail Spanberger's signature.

  • EEOC Looks to Rescind Harassment Guidance

    Date:
    January 16, 2026

    A 2024 guidance document outlining the EEOC's approach to workplace harassment may soon be scrapped in its entirety.

  • New York Ends Year Passing Several New Employment Laws

    Date:
    January 5, 2026

    New York wrapped up 2025 by enacting several employment laws that will require immediate attention from employers and HR professionals.

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News: HR and legal considerations for employers regarding federal, state and local equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, including discrimination, harassment and fair pay.