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Federal Court Limits EEOC Subpoena Power in Psychological Dimensions Ruling on Pre-Employment Screening Data

July 17, 2026

On June 3, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado...

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Federal Regulators Establish Rigorous Recertification Process for No Surprises Act Dispute Resolution Entities

July 16, 2026

Federal regulators have initiated a comprehensive recertification process for the organizations tasked with resolving...

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Federal and Business Leaders Unveil Sweeping Initiatives to Bridge Critical U.S. Workforce Skill Gaps, Bolstering Economic Future

July 14, 2026

In a coordinated effort to address pervasive talent shortages across vital sectors of the...

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Federal Agencies Navigate Hiring Freeze: Strategic Preparation Key to Future Workforce Resilience

July 14, 2026

Federal hiring has slowed significantly, with numerous government agencies experiencing outright hiring freezes. While...

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Federal Class-Action Lawsuit Alleges Waffle House Illegally Charged Tobacco Surcharges to Employees, Citing ERISA Violations and Self-Dealing

July 14, 2026

A significant federal class-action lawsuit has been filed against Waffle House, Inc., a prominent...

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Federal Appeals Court Delivers Split Ruling on Public Employee’s DEI Challenge, Upholding Free Speech While Dismissing Race Discrimination Claims

July 14, 2026

A recent decision from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has cast further...

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President Trump Signs Executive Order Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy to Eliminate Disparate Impact Liability in Federal Enforcement

July 13, 2026

On April 23, 2025, the White House issued a transformative Executive Order titled Restoring...

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Navigating the Regulatory Void: The Impact of a Prolonged Federal Government Shutdown on EEOC Operations and Employer Obligations

July 13, 2026

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has entered its thirtieth day of...

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Federal Reserve Researchers Highlight AI’s Age-Specific Impact on Young Workers Amidst Evolving Labor Market Dynamics.

July 10, 2026

The burgeoning influence of artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, is reshaping the global labor...

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House Passes Faster Labor Contracts Act as Senate Considers Republican NLRB Nominee James Macy to Reshape Federal Labor Policy

July 10, 2026

The landscape of American labor relations faces a dual transformation as the mid-point of...