EEOC’s last year marked by record-low litigation, shifting priorities

While few lawsuits raised eyebrows this year, a quorum on the horizon could bring a range of controversial complaints from the agency — including discrimination based on DEI programs.

Brittany Panuccio confirmed by Senate as commissioner, restoring EEOC quorum

EEOC has operated with only two commissioners since January, when President Donald Trump fired Democratic commissioners Charlotte Burrows and Jocelyn Samuels.

6th Circuit OKs disabled driver’s firing for painting graffiti on customers’ goods

Courts have said that knowledge of an employee’s disability is not enough to show pretext for discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

White Walmart manager alleges DEI policy led to his termination

The plaintiff invoked the Civil Rights Act of 1866, a 159-year-old piece of legislation that is gaining traction in “reverse discrimination” cases.

HR business partner at ComEd can’t move forward with bias claims, court says

The lawsuit’s dismissal is the latest argument for standardized interview criteria and detailed note-taking.

Countdown is on for employers to comply with California’s ‘stringent’ AI regulations

The rules will go into effect Jan. 1, 2026, and will likely be the most restrictive in the country, Littler attorneys say.

The Non-Compete Conundrum: The Ban, The Backlash, And What’s Next

NYC Council Passes New Earned Safe and Sick Time Act Requirements for Employers

Beyond Maternity Leave: How Employment Law is Catching Up with Women’s Health Priorities