Updated to reflect amended Hawaii workers’ compensation treatment plan rules, Nebraska human trafficking training law, and amended Vermont cannabis possession limit.
Updated statement to reflect discrimination protections for updates to personal information based on a lawful change in employment authorization documentation, effective June 5, 2026.
By eliminating protections that shielded commissioners from removal without cause, the Supreme Court ruling opens the door for greater presidential control over agencies traditionally viewed as independent, including the EEOC and the NLRB.
As of June 2026, only a small number of member states have fully transposed the EU Pay Transparency Directive. The pay reporting obligation will be introduced on a phased basis, starting with larger employers and gradually extending to those with more than 100 employees.
HR and legal considerations for employers regarding federal, state and local equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, including discrimination, harassment and fair pay.