Federal agencies like the US Department of Labor (DOL) will need to meet a higher bar when engaging in rulemaking and defending their rules in court - including recent rules addressing overtime, independent contractors, pregnancy accommodations and more.
A final rule implementing the requirements of the PWFA will take effect on June 18, as scheduled, after one federal court dismissed a challenge by several states attorneys general. However, another court exempted two states from certain abortion-related regulations.
HR and legal considerations for employers regarding federal, state and local equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, including discrimination, harassment and fair pay.