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In June of 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to rescind two policy documents: Affirmative Action Appropriate Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 As Amended, which served as the Commission’s interpretive guidelines on applicable affirmative action as it relates to the Act, and Section 607 of the Compliance Manual on Affirmative Action.   With these policies spanning over 4 decades, this change appears to signal a shift toward increased …

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an increase to the minimum wage for certain workers performing work on or in connection with federal contracts covered by Executive Order 13658. Effective May 11, 2026, covered contractors must comply with the new wage rates and applicable employee notice requirements. Which Contracts Does This Apply To? This Executive Order only applies to federal contracts that: Were entered into between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, and Have not been renewe …

Several federal labor law posting updates are expected in the near future. While not all of these changes require immediate action from employers, it is important for HR professionals and business owners to understand what may be coming and how it could affect workplace compliance. Throughout this blog post, we’ll go through key anticipated changes along with recommended best practices to keep you and your business prepared. Potential EEOC Poster Revision One of the most significant antici …

Today, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released the New "Know Your Rights" poster, which updates and replaces the previous “EEO is the Law” poster. The new poster uses plain English and bullet points, making it easier for employers and employees to understand their legal rights and responsibilities. The new poster notes that harassment is a prohibited form of discrimination, makes clarifications to sex discrimination, adds a QR code for fast digital access, an …

OSHA It's the Law Poster: Employer Posting Requirements The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires covered employers to display the official Job Safety and Health: It's the Law poster. This federal workplace notice informs employees about their safety and health rights and explains important employer responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The OSHA poster is one of the most recognizable federal workplace notices. Its familiar design provides employee …