Legislation Archives: HR Executive

EEOC criminal records shift may change how firms pursue lawsuits

By Jen Colletta

The 2012 guidance advised employers that using arrest and conviction records could put them at risk of violating Title VII because of intentional discrimination, or disparate treatment or impact claims.

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October 23, 2026

EEOC moves to rescind 2012 guidance on use of criminal records in hiring

If the Office of Management and Budget approves the move, the guidance involving criminal records will be repealed.

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October 22, 2026

Title VII and ADA claims led the EEOC's 97 merit lawsuits in FY2026

The EEOC filed 97 merit lawsuits in FY2026, Seyfarth reports. Religious, pregnancy and race cases show where enforcement is headed.

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October 06, 2026

NLRB restores employer-friendly standard for offensive workplace conduct

NLRB returns to an earlier standard, giving HR more room to discipline employees for offensive conduct during workplace disputes.

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September 23, 2026

Why EU Pay Directive compliance is stalling at many orgs

New research from Aon finds that orgs say their managers aren't ready to talk with employees about pay transparency as the EU pay directive takes effect.

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July 12, 2026

Waffle House sued for $5M over employee tobacco insurance surcharge

The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, said this surcharge violates a provision of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

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July 08, 2026