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AnalysisThe EEO-1 Report May Be Going Away — But Your Workforce Data Obligations Are Not
The EEOC has proposed rescinding EEO-1 reporting requirements, but state-level pay data mandates and anti-discrimination recordkeeping remain. Here's how HR teams should adapt their data operations.
AnalysisEEOC Rescinds 40-Year-Old Affirmative Action Guidelines: What Employers Must Do Now
The EEOC voted to rescind its longstanding affirmative action guidelines under Title VII, eliminating a key safe harbor for employers. Here's what changed, what it means, and how to update your policies.
AnalysisEEOC Proposes Ending EEO-1 Reporting: What the Rescission Means for HR Technology and Compliance Systems
The EEOC's July 2026 NPRM to rescind EEO-1 demographic reporting requirements could reshape HR compliance technology. Learn the timeline, state obligations that remain, and how to prepare your systems.
AnalysisThe EEOC's New National Enforcement Plan: What the DEI Crackdown Means for Employers
The EEOC released its National Enforcement Plan for FY 2025–2029 on June 4, 2026, signaling heightened scrutiny of DEI programs. Here's what employers need to know and do now.
AnalysisReturn to Office and ADA Compliance: What the EEOC's Telework Accommodation Guidance Means for Employers
The EEOC's 2026 telework accommodation FAQs clarify employer obligations when return-to-office policies conflict with disability accommodation requests. Here is what HR teams need to know about the interactive process, essential functions, and legal risk.
AnalysisEEOC Subpoena Enforcement Is Surging: How HR Teams Should Prepare for Government Data Requests
The EEOC has filed multiple subpoena enforcement actions demanding detailed employee data from major employers. Here's how HR teams can build the data governance and document production processes needed to respond effectively.
AnalysisEEOC Sues The New York Times Over DEI-Driven Promotion Decision: What Every Employer Should Learn
The EEOC filed a landmark lawsuit against The New York Times alleging race and sex discrimination in a promotion decision tied to DEI goals. Here is what the case means for employer promotion practices, diversity initiatives, and Title VII compliance.
AnalysisFrom Guidance to Lawsuits: The EEOC's DEI Enforcement Campaign Targets Major Employers
The EEOC filed suit against The New York Times in May 2026 alleging DEI-related discrimination, escalating its enforcement campaign from guidance to active litigation. Here is what employers need to know.
AnalysisEEOC Sues The New York Times for DEI-Related Promotion Discrimination: What Employers Must Learn
The EEOC filed a landmark lawsuit against The New York Times alleging race and sex discrimination in a promotion decision driven by DEI goals. Here is what employers need to know about the legal risks of diversity-motivated employment decisions.
AnalysisThe EEOC Just Reported $660 Million in Enforcement Recoveries: What Every Employer Should Know
The EEOC's FY 2025 performance report shows record-breaking pre-litigation recoveries and a sharpened enforcement focus. Here's what the numbers mean and what employers should do now.
AnalysisAI in Hiring Is Now Regulated: How Employers Can Navigate the 2026 State Law Patchwork
Illinois and New York City already regulate AI in employment decisions, and Colorado's AI Act takes effect June 30, 2026. Learn about bias audits, notice requirements, and multi-state compliance strategies for HR teams.
AnalysisEEOC Rescinds 2024 Workplace Harassment Guidance: What Employers Need to Do Now
The EEOC voted 2-1 to rescind its comprehensive 2024 harassment guidance. Here's what changed, what didn't, and the steps employers should take to stay compliant.
AnalysisEmployee Medical Information at Work: What HR Must Keep Confidential
Employee medical information needs careful handling. Learn what HR can collect, where to store it, who can access it, and how ADA and HIPAA rules actually apply in the workplace.
AnalysisDEI Under the Microscope: What the EEOC's Enforcement Shift Means for Employers
The EEOC has sharply increased its focus on DEI-related discrimination under Title VII. Employers need to understand what has changed, what the agency is targeting, and how to audit workplace programs for compliance.