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.
Updated title, threshold, statement and guidance to reflect an amendment requiring reasonable accommodation for needs related to menstruation, perimenopause and menopause, effective January 1, 2027.
Updated statement to clarify that discrimination and harassment are also prohibited based on association or perceived association with someone who is perceived to have one or more protected characteristics.
As of March 2026, only a few member states have adopted binding measures to comply with the EU Pay Transparency Directive. In France, employers with 1,000 employees must publish gender representation data for senior managers and board members and meet a minimum 30% representation of each gender from 1 March 2026.
HR and legal considerations for employers regarding federal, state and local equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, including discrimination, harassment and fair pay.