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.
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 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.
Large employers in New York City will soon be required to submit pay and demographic information to the city, after the New York City Council voted to enact a pay data reporting law over a mayoral veto.
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.
News: HR and legal considerations for employers regarding federal, state and local equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, including discrimination, harassment and fair pay.