NLRB Adds Five Judges as Labor Case Backlog Persists
The NLRB appointed five administrative law judges, restoring its corps to 30 as workers, unions and employers await decisions in a strained system.
Employment Law
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EEOC Proposes Ending Longstanding Workforce Demographic Reports
The EEOC wants to rescind workforce demographic reports used by employers and researchers, but the proposal is not final and anti-discrimination rights remain.
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New NLRB Majority Can Revisit Major Biden-Era Union Rulings
James Macy’s arrival gives Republicans three of four sitting NLRB members as the agency’s general counsel identifies labor precedents she may challenge.
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Meta AI-layoff lawsuit puts protected leave under scrutiny
A judge let Meta’s layoffs proceed while saying workers raised serious questions about whether AI-assisted metrics affected employees on protected leave.
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EEOC Dealership Settlement Puts Harassment Controls in Focus
Three Austin dealerships agreed to pay $925,000 and follow a three-year consent decree after the EEOC alleged harassment and retaliation.
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United States: EEOC rescinds 1979 affirmative action guidance (July 6, 2026)
United States Fresh Federal Documents and Draft Reports – EEOC rescinded its 1979 “Affirmative Action Appropriate Under Title VII” guidance and CM-607.