The Latest OFCCP Audit List is Out
by This morning, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published the latest Corporate Scheduling Announcement List for supply and service contractors. The list, better …
Author: Judith Cummings
Changes Made to the Minnesota Human Rights Act Affecting Employment Discrimination Claims
In its recently completed legislative session, Minnesota made changes to the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA), the state anti-discrimination law. The changes will impact how …
EEOC Sues Fifteen Employers for Failing to File EEO-1 Reports
Just a few days before the deadline to file EEO-1 reports of 2023 data, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced it had sued fifteen …
Minnesota Legislative Session Ends with Changes to State Employment Laws
Just before midnight May 19, 2024, the Minnesota state legislature passed the final new laws for this session. The new and amended laws included several …
New Colorado Law Regulates Use of AI in Employment Decisions
The State of Colorado has enacted the first state law that regulates employer use of artificial intelligence (AI) in people management decisions. On May 17, …
OFCCP Offers Mental Health Awareness Webinar May 23, 2024
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is hosting a webinar from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. …
Business and Employer Impact of Change in How the Controlled Substance Act Categorizes Cannabis
Last week, it was widely reported that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will soon recommend rescheduling cannabis (i.e., marijuana) from a Schedule I substance to …
U.S. Supreme Court Lowers Standard for Degree of Harm an Employee Must Show to Support Discrimination Claim
The U.S. Supreme Court recently changed the standard for when an employee can successfully claim discrimination based on an undesired change in compensation, terms, conditions, …
DOL Releases Guidance on Use of AI in the Workplace
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is laying out its expectations for employers regarding the lawful use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. On …
EEOC Publishes Comprehensive Guide to Prevent Workplace Harassment
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released a crucial update on preventing unlawful harassment in the workplace. The new resource, titled “Enforcement Guidance on …