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.

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.

In a move demonstrating how quickly a federal agency can change policy priorities, the CFPB has withdrawn dozens of guidance documents, including those addressing the use of monitoring technology in the workplace and whistleblower protections.

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

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 Wisconsin.

President Trump has nominated Brittany Bull Panuccio to fill one of the three open Commissioner seats on the EEOC. If confirmed, the agency will have a quorum, allowing it to move forward with policy priorities of the Trump Administration.

The Department of Labor has announced that it will not enforce the Biden Administration’s interpretation of when workers are considered independent contractors versus employees. However, employers seeking to minimize the risk from private litigation

Early this year, Congress enacted several amendments to the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act that enhance employee protections. Our memo explains.

President Trump has sent Congress an outline of his budget request for FY 2026. The proposal seeks a cut of nearly 35% from the Labor Department, mostly from workforce training programs. However, we’ll need to wait for the full budget request to lear

A new Executive Order indicates the Trump Administration hopes to significantly expand the use of the registered apprenticeship program, in contrast with the first Trump Administration that instead pursued alternatives to the registered apprenticeshi

We have updated a template that CWC members can use when drafting good faith outreach letters as they try to find qualified veterans and candidates with disabilities for their open jobs.

A recent decision by the Sixth Circuit shows how the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA) could force litigation of claims related to conduct that occurred before the law’s passage.

President Trump signed an Executive Order that seeks to end the government’s reliance on disparate impact liability under civil rights laws. Register for our upcoming members-only roundtable to explore the extent to which the E.O. will impact civil r

A federal district court has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Department of Labor from requiring recipients of contracts and grants to certify that they do not have illegal DEI programs. Contracts and grants with agencies other than DOL

CWC has developed a new state resource that will help members navigate the non-compete agreement standards across the 50 states and Washington, DC.

Our updated disability and veterans AAP template is designed to assist CWC’s federal contractor members with meeting their OFCCP compliance obligations toward individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

A federal district court has issued a permanent injunction preventing the EEOC from enforcing some provisions of its regulations implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. However, the injunction will have little effect on private sector employe

The EEOC has asked for permission to remove the EEO-1 reporting option for employees that self-identify as non-binary. Employers will likely be required to report all employees as either male or female in the next reporting cycle.

President Trump issued a memo telling agencies to disregard the notice and comment process when repealing supposedly “unlawful” regulations.

The House Committee on Education and the Workforce advanced two bills to amend the FLSA. These bills would have the effect of incentivizing employers to offer voluntary job-related training and to provide overtime-eligible employees with child and de

USCIS published a new version of Form I-9 with minor, non-substantive changes. The new I-9 can be used immediately, and prior versions of the I-9 can still be used until their expiration dates.

Former Equal Employment Opportunity Commissioner Jocelyn Samuels, who was terminated by President Trump in January, has filed a lawsuit seeking reinstatement.

Last week the U.S. Senate confirmed Center for American Liberty founder Harmeet Dhillon to be the Assistant Attorney General for DOJ’s Civil Rights Division.

USCIS has completed the FY 2026 H-1B visa lottery for visa recipients who will be eligible to begin working on October 1, 2025. Selected employers have 90 days to file the visa petition.

President Trump has nominated the EEOC’s Acting General Counsel, Andrew Rogers, to serve as the next Administrator of DOL’s Wage and Hour Division.