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06/09/2026

Do you have employees in the European Union?

The EU Pay Transparency Directive requires many employers to report pay data, disclose salary information, address unexplained gender pay gaps, and prepare for increased enforcement risk.

Our latest article breaks down the Directive's key requirements, reporting thresholds, and practical considerations for compliance.

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The EU Pay Transparency Directive (2023/970) introduces mandatory reporting and corrective measures that will fundamentally reshape employers’ obligations across the Union. Member states must enact the directive by June 7, 2026. Progress varies: Five countries have implemented rules, 18 are in pro...

06/08/2026

The DOL has officially restored the prior FLSA overtime exemption salary thresholds after rescinding the 2024 rule.

For many employers, this provides welcome clarity. However, salary level is only one part of the exemption analysis—duties and salary basis requirements still matter.

Learn more in our latest article:

06/05/2026

New pay transparency laws are coming to Maine and Virginia.

Covered employers may need to update job postings and compensation practices to comply with new requirements taking effect in July 2026.

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Pay transparency requirements continue to expand across the country. In 2026, both Maine and Virginia passed new laws that will require employers to disclose compensation information in job postings and take additional steps to support pay transparency. Virginia Effective July 1, 2026, all Virginia....

06/01/2026

The EEOC has proposed eliminating EEO-1 reporting requirements, but employers should not assume EEO-1 obligations have disappeared.

The proposal still faces several regulatory steps. Many attorneys recommend that employers continue collecting workforce demographic data and maintain EEO-1 reporting readiness.

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EEOC’s Proposal, Timeline, and Reaction On May 14, 2026, the EEOC filed a proposal with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) to eliminate the EEO‑1 and related EEO reports (EEO‑2 through EEO‑5). OIRA must review the submission within 90 days. After that, the EEOC would pub...

05/29/2026

Leadership changes at the DOL and OFCCP come as the administration considers expanded oversight and potential increased audits of federal contractors.

Read our latest article to learn more: https://malyconsulting.com/dol-leadership-changes-amid-evolving-enforcement-priorities/

Leadership Changes On April 20, 2026, Lori Chavez‑DeRemer resigned as Secretary of Labor. Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling now serves as Acting Secretary. He served as an EEOC commissioner from 2020–2024. He also led the Wage and Hour Division from 2017–2020. Before government roles, he pract...

04/15/2026

The DOJ’s $17M settlement with IBM is one of the first major enforcement actions under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative—highlighting a shift in how DEI-related practices may be reviewed under federal contracting rules and the False Claims Act.

So what does this mean for employers?

We break down the key takeaways and compliance considerations in our latest article:
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $17,077,043 settlement with IBM after alleging the company violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by failing to meet anti-discrimination requirements in its federal contracts and certifications. The government claims IBM applied employment practices that disc...

03/31/2026

A new Executive Order is impacting how federal contractors approach DEI programs.

It introduces new contract requirements and focuses on preventing race-based decision-making in employment initiatives.

With these changes, it’s a good time for organizations to take a closer look at how their programs operate in practice.

We break it down here:
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On March 26, 2026, the President issued the Executive Order “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors” and a companion Fact Sheet. The Order bans racially discriminatory DEI activities. It defines those activities as any race- or ethnicity-based disparate treatment in recruitment, hi...

03/17/2026

The EEOC released new guidance on telework as a reasonable accommodation for federal agencies.

👉 Telework can be a reasonable accommodation when it helps an employee perform their job or access equal workplace benefits
👉 Requests should be evaluated case-by-case (no blanket decisions)
👉 Prior telework arrangements can be reassessed as circumstances change

Even though this applies to federal agencies, the same principles are relevant for private employers managing remote work requests.

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released guidance explaining how federal agencies should review telework as a reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Many federal agencies are currently reassessing workplace poli...

03/12/2026

The Fourth Circuit recently removed a preliminary injunction that had paused enforcement of federal executive orders related to DEI programs, allowing the orders to move forward as litigation continues.

In our latest article, we explain what the court decided and provide context on the current status of the orders.

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A federal appeals court has issued a new ruling in a closely watched case challenging two executive orders related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The decision leaves federal contractors in largely the same position for now. The Trump Administration will continue implementing....

03/09/2026

AI tools can make writing job ads faster—but employers are still responsible for what gets posted.

A recent DOJ settlement involved AI-generated job advertisements that restricted applicants to certain visa types, effectively excluding U.S. workers.

We explain what happened and why employers should review AI-generated recruiting content carefully:

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a settlement with Elegant Enterprise-Wide Solutions Inc., an IT professional service provider, after investigators alleged that its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to generate job advertisements resulted in unlawful hiring restrictions. Acc...