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 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 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 […]
Summary At a Glance The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has identified 10 pending regulatory initiatives in its agenda. This post focuses on three that raise questions for employers about ongoing demographic data collection and recordkeeping. These initiatives reflect the broader enforcement direction signaled by the U.S. Department of Justice’s recent opinion addressing disparate-impact […]
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. […]
Summary At A Glance Background On May 14, 2026, the US Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division announced a technical amendment restoring the applicable regulations for the FLSA’s executive, administrative, and professional exemptions. The amendment removes the regulatory language from the DOL’s 2024 rule, which had been judicially vacated, and republishes the operative […]
Summary At A Glance The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) recently issued four new opinion letters addressing common wage and hour compliance questions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The opinion letters, issued on May 28, 2026, address dual-role exempt employees, bonus calculations, unpaid meal periods, pre-shift work, de minimis […]
Summary At A Glance Background New Jersey has adopted new rules regarding the ABC test and independent contractor classification. The notice of adoption was filed on May 5, 2026, and the rules have an effective date of October 1, 2026. The Department emphasized that it is not adopting a new test for independent contractor status. […]
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 […]
