As we go into an election year, various Federal agencies are making the push to implement certain long-standing items on their regulatory agendas. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is looking to continue to strengthen its position that most workers are employees and not independent contractors. To this end, the DOL is proposing streamlined regulations to “test” whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. Similarly, the DOL is working to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The Federal Trade Commission is working to eliminate most noncompete agreements by regulatory mandate. While the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is looking to strengthen its position with respect to recruiting and AI and potential discriminatory implications involving this new technology. Simultaneously, the EEOC continues its enforcement initiatives involving underserved communities and potential barriers to the advancement of certain protected classes.

Join us on Thursday, January 11th, 2024 @ 11:00 a.m. for our monthly compliance webinar to discuss these regulatory initiatives and their impact on the day-to-day business operations of employers.