Punching In: Civil Rights Enforcer Leans on a Once-Rare Tool

The chair of the EEOC used commissioner charges to launch probes into antisemitism at colleges and the Department of Labor ...

H-1B row: What is Project Firewall? Initiative warns companies to hire Americans first or face penalties for favouring foreigners

American companies are being warned to stop ignoring domestic American workers in favour of H-1B visa holders. This ultimatum could bring federal pena.
Jewish Exponent

Groups Back Penn Refusal to Give EEOC Names of Jewish Employees, Students

Penn refuses to give EEOC names of Jewish employees amid allegations of antisemitism on campus. Discover the full story.

H-1B Visa Update: Department of Labor to ‘Prioritize Qualified Americans’

Agencies will collaborate to "proactively combat unlawful discrimination against American workers" as part of "Project ...
HR Dive

‘Expect the unexpected’ in EEOC’s new era, attorneys say

Management-side counsel anticipate clashes on pronoun use, bathroom policies, mentorship programs and other workplace issues.
JD Supra

EEOC Issues National Origin Guidance for Employers

On Wednesday, November 19th the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a technical assistance guide for ...

Northwestern Mutual pressed by U.S. government on DEI policies

The EEOC has not filed charges against Northwestern Mutual. It has only filed a subpoena and issued a press release.

EEOC says Northwestern Mutual won't hand over information on DEI policies

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Thursday said Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance has refused to comply ...
Urban Milwaukee

EEOC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against Financial Services Giant Northwestern Mutual Over Allegations of DEI-Related Discrimination

Federal civil rights agency seeks court order for company information on its diversity, equity, and inclusion practices ...
HR Dive

EEOC hints at 2026 priorities with national origin bias guidance

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission continues to emphasize anti-American bias, publishing a technical assistance ...

Trump’s DEI Slayer Is Just Getting Started

EEOC head Andrea Lucas is shifting the workplace watchdog’s priorities to fighting anti-Christian bias and diversity programs.
National Law Review

New Leadership and Priorities for the EEOC [Podcast]

The EEOC, now under the leadership of Chair Andrea Lucas and with a full quorum for the first time in years, is signaling shifts in enforcement priorities that could have significant implications for ...