The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has extended, for two additional years, its audit scheduling moratorium for certain health care entities that provide supplies and services to participants in the Veterans Affairs Health Benefits Pro

The White House Office of Management and Budget is reviewing a proposed rule that would rescind the OFCCP regulations implementing Executive Order 11246.

The Supreme Court, in a ruling consistent with arguments we raised in a friend-of-the-court brief, has held that retirees cannot bring an employment discrimination claim under the ADA if they are not qualified for the job when the alleged discriminat

A federal appeals court has ruled that an employer cannot deny a religious accommodation request as an undue hardship based on a generalized concern about safety.

MEMBER FEEDBACK REQUESTED. Our latest update of state and local workplace compliance requirements summarizes developments that have occurred since our last update in May.

CWC has updated a resource members can use to help understand the equal employment opportunity obligations imposed on state contractors by the State of Minnesota.

The federal Office of Personnel Management has released new hiring criteria for federal employment that prohibit the use of statistics on race or sex or considering underrepresentation of certain groups in hiring or other employment decisions. The me

President Trump’s recent travel ban will disrupt how American employers hire and retain foreign workers from the impacted countries.

The Trump Administration has announced it will enforce English language proficiency rules for commercial truckers. Inspectors will remove drivers from service if they are not proficient.

In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court rejected the use of a heightened evidence standard for majority-group plaintiffs in Title VII discrimination claims. According to the Court, the same standards apply to all plaintiffs under Title VII, regard

The EEOC will no longer reimburse state and local agencies for investigating gender identity, transgender, or disparate impact claims. However, states may continue to fund such investigations on their own and plaintiffs may still seek redress in fede

President Trump’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 would eliminate the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and make substantial cuts to most agencies that regulate the workforce.

A federal district court has issued a preliminary injunction that effectively requires contracting agencies to continue to require Project Labor Agreements for large scale construction projects.

A federal district court has vacated parts of the EEOC’s regulations implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act that had required employers to accommodate “elective abortions.”

USCIS recently published data for the FY 2026 H-1B visa program and reported the lowest number of registrations since the first Trump Administration.

As part of his FY 2026 budget request, President Trump has proposed abolishing OFCCP. However, it remains to be seen whether Congress will be receptive to this request.

A federal appeals court has vacated an order from the Federal Communications Commission that would have required broadcasters to file annual workplace demographic reports similar to the EEO-1 Report.

CWC has updated a resource members can use to help them understand the equal employment opportunity and affirmative action obligations imposed on state contractors by the State of New Jersey.

USCIS announced a technical issue with the E-Verify system that may require some employers to create a new E-Verify case for employees that received a final nonconfirmation between April 9 and May 5, 2025.

A recent subpoena enforcement action shows that the EEOC will seek broad information requests, supported by court action, as the agency pursues Trump Administration priorities such as discrimination against American workers.

The EEOC has opened the filing period for submitting 2024 “Component 1” Employer Information (EEO-1) Reports, with certified reports due by 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 24, 2025.

A federal district court has vacated portions of the EEOC’s anti-harassment guidance related to sexual orientation and gender identity, finding that the agency exceeded its authority under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

DOJ has launched a Civil Rights Fraud Initiative aimed at using the False Claims Act to target employer civil rights violations including unlawful DEI practices.

CWC is pleased to present a resource to help guide members in their compliance efforts with E.O. 14173 and avoid liability under the False Claims Act.

MEMBER FEEDBACK REQUESTED. Our latest update of state and local workplace compliance requirements summarizes developments that have occurred since our last update in March.