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President Trump issued twenty-seven Executive Orders (“EO”s) in the first two days of his administration. Three of them in particular have left employers concerned and confused about the potential impact on their Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Equal Employment Opportunity policies. Employers in California, where state anti-discrimination laws provide protections broader than existing federal laws, face particular challenges piecing it all together.

What is a reasonable accommodation when it comes to a pregnant employee? Over the summer, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) tried to tackle this question with the creation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The PWFA took effect on June 27, 2023, and is designed to offer more protection to pregnant workers across the U.S.

Is your company required to report your pay data to the Civil Rights Department and/or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), through the EEO-1? If so, are you ready to submit your Pay Data Report on or before the May 10, 2023 deadline? 

If you’re scratching your head, you are not alone. Many employers are still fuzzy on some of the new pay reporting rules. Employers have been calling and asking for guidance on this issues, so we’ve compiled some basic information to help answer your questions and keep you in compliance.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance last month regarding COVID-19 employer obligations. Highlights include medical inquiries, travel policies, and teleworking as an accommodation. 

As the government shutdown continues due to disagreements between Congress and the Trump Administration, several services are impacted and may affect workplace employment-related issues. Read on to see what’s impacted and what's not.