Summary At a Glance Job descriptions are often created and then left unchanged for years, even as responsibilities, technology, reporting relationships, and business needs evolve. Over time, the written description may no longer reflect the work employees actually perform. Accurate job descriptions support more than recruiting. They can help employers make informed and consistent decisions […]
Summary At a Glance Artificial intelligence (AI) is back on Congress’s agenda, and this time there are several competing ideas about what federal AI regulation should look like. Republican lawmakers are pursuing legislation that could establish federal AI standards while preempting certain state AI laws. Democrats are taking a broader approach, with proposals addressing AI […]
Summary At a Glance Federal contractors and subcontractors (contractors) face changes to their affirmative action requirements following three Final Rules issued by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) on August 21, 2026. The rules address Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 503), the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance […]
Summary At a Glance As August begins, employers are balancing back-to-school scheduling changes, continued late-summer safety concerns, severe weather risks, and preparations for fall benefits activities. Human resources teams should use this time to review the following seasonal compliance priorities and address any needed updates before fall operations are fully underway. Confirm how employees will […]
Summary At a Glance As previously reported, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken formal steps toward eliminating the EEO-1 reporting requirement, along with the EEO-2, EEO-3, EEO-4, EEO-5, EEO-6 reports and reporting requirement Under Title VII, the ADA, GINA, and the PWFA. The agency has also proposed eliminating certain recordkeeping requirements that exist […]
HR Works is pleased to announce the launch of our 2026 HR Industry Trends Survey. HR leaders are navigating rapid changes in AI, compliance, workforce expectations, compensation, and talent strategy. The 2026 HR Industry Trends Survey helps you benchmark your organization against other employers and gain insight into the trends and priorities shaping the future of HR. […]
As organizations rapidly adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI), many are prioritizing the development of formal policies. However, recent enforcement activity from the U.S. Department of Justice and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission makes clear that policy alone is not enough. Regulators are increasingly focused on how AI is implemented, monitored, and aligned with federal non-discrimination requirements. […]
Summary At A Glance The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently submitted a proposal to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) seeking to rescind its 1979 interpretive rule addressing voluntary affirmative action plans under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The proposal is currently under federal regulatory review and has not yet […]
Summary at a Glance Pay transparency requirements continue to expand across the country, with Maine and Virginia among the latest states to enact new requirements for employers. These developments provide a timely reminder that employers should be monitoring state and local pay transparency obligations, particularly if they operate or recruit in multiple jurisdictions. Rather than […]
Summary At A Glance As artificial intelligence continues to transform the modern workplace, state legislatures are moving quickly to establish guardrails around the use of automated tools in employment decisions. Recent developments in Colorado, Connecticut, and Illinois reflect a broader trend toward increased oversight of AI and automated decision-making systems used in hiring, promotion, compensation, and other […]
