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EEOC reminds staffing agencies discriminatory customer preference irrelevant

08/03/2026
A slew of EEOC settlements make it clear that the agency won’t tolerate customer preference as an excuse for staffing agency referrals that exclude members of a protected class. In the most recent settlement, a South Carolina staffing agency that the EEOC sued for not sending female laborers to client sites will pay $150,000 to… View Article

Are returnships the answer to filling professional positions?

08/03/2026
Sometimes mid-level professionals step out of the job market for a while. The reasons are varied and many. Some may be seeking an advanced degree and don’t want to stretch out the time required to graduate by pursuing the degree while working full-time. Others may be needed temporarily to care for ageing relatives or young… View Article

Employer wins rare undue hardship accommodation case

07/27/2026
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that employers provide disabled workers with reasonable accommodations that allow those workers to perform their jobs’ essential functions. But there’s an exception. If an employer can show that making the accommodation results in undue hardship for the employer, it doesn’t have to make the accommodation. It becomes unreasonable…. View Article

DHS updates update on TPS work documents

07/20/2026
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), just updated its July 10 update on when citizens of certain countries that previously had held Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will no longer hold valid Employment Authorizations Documents (EADs). Without valid EADs, those individuals will no longer be able… View Article

The AI discrimination cases are finally here

07/20/2026
For years now, employment lawyers had been warning employers that a flood of AI discrimination lawsuits were coming. Now, they’re here. And it’s bad news for HR. Here’s what’s happening and what you must do now. Case # 1: Derek, who is Black, over age 40 and disabled, submitted online applications for jobs with Workday…. View Article

What the falling job participation rate means for employers

07/20/2026
Soon, employers may face a new labor shortage. Boomers are increasingly deciding to retire, buoyed by a stock market that is fattening 401(K)s and other investment vehicles. Childcare and eldercare obligations and a shortage of daycare options force tough choices for workers. New legal immigration is falling as fewer visas are available, and immigration rules… View Article

DHS set July 10 expiration date for TPS

07/13/2026
In the last day of its 2025-26 term, the Supreme Court handed the White House an immigration win. The court ruled that DHS can withdraw Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for citizens of countries DHS previously deemed unsafe. TPS status came with protection from deportation and included Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) – essentially work permits. Without… View Article

New non-immigration worker visas may be coming

07/02/2026
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Congress rejects Job Corps cuts and restructuring

07/02/2026
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EEOC warns of pre-employment GINA violations

07/02/2026
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