If your business holds federal contracts, your affirmative action obligations are about to change significantly. The Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has published three Final Rules that scale back key compliance requirements, all effective September 21, 2026. Here … Read More
The state of federal EEO reporting is in flux. In May 2026, the EEOC moved to end the annual filing where employers report workforce demographic data to the federal government. But “in flux” does not mean “gone.” The proposal still … Read More
A supervisor gets pulled aside by an employee who says a coworker is making her uncomfortable. Wanting to be supportive, he says, “Let’s keep this between us for now, and I’ll keep an eye on it.” He means well. He … Read More
Short answer: No. Under federal law, most private-sector employers cannot prohibit employees from discussing pay with coworkers. This is one of the most persistent misconceptions in the workplace, and it creates real exposure for employers. For most private-sector employers, a … Read More
Ask most business owners about who the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) applies to, and the answer is usually the same: unions. That answer is only half right, and the other half is where employers get caught off guard. The … Read More